Dazed and confused: Why Busan’s trapped shark cannot find its way back to sea Experts say Bukang-i, a likely copper shark, is disoriented by Busan’s canal as officials prepare a net-led rescue attempt. 2026.10.1
Busan's canal shark is a crowd-pleaser — and a climate warning A copper shark stranded in a Busan canal has drawn crowds, but rising numbers of large-shark catches off Korea’s east coast and significantly warmer waters point to larger environmental challenges. 2026.9.30