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(부산=뉴스1) 윤일지 기자 = 개천절 연휴 마지막 날인 5일 부산 동구 북항 친수공원 인공수로에서 시민들이 상어 '부캉이'를 관람하고 있다. 2026.10.5/뉴스1

Busan rides wave of fame from celebrity shark as calls for third rescue grow

A lawmaker urged a third attempt as conditions in the waterway change, while injuries to Bukangi's snout and head are also raising concerns.

2026.10.13

A shark named Bukang-i appears near the surface of a waterway as visitors watch from the railing at North Port Waterfront Park in Busan on Oct. 5.

Busan stops trying to guide shark back to sea, opts to wait and watch instead

Officials will monitor the 11.5-foot-long shark, named Bukangi, after repeated efforts to get it back to open waters failed.

2026.10.5

Busan's viral shark becomes honorary ambassador, but trademark questions remain

An individual has already submitted an application to register a trademark combining "Bukangi," the shark's name, with an image of a shark. This poses a potential problem for the city government if it seeks to develop merchandise.

2026.9.29

Busan canal shark draws over 560,000 visitors

A 3.5-meter (11.5-foot) shark trapped in Busan’s North Port canal has drawn huge crowds as authorities weigh rescue plans.

2026.9.28

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Busan rides wave of fame from celebrity shark as calls for third rescue grow

Busan stops trying to guide shark back to sea, opts to wait and watch instead

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