South Korea's celebrity shark back in canal, prompting new rescue bid

South Korean officials guide "Bukhangi" back to the sea after it became trapped in an artificial waterway in Busan's southeastern port on Oct 21, 2026. - AFP

SEOUL: A shark that became a viral sensation after getting stuck in a South Korean canal returned hours after being coaxed out, authorities said on Thursday, prompting another attempt to guide it back to the sea.

The shark -- nicknamed "Bukhangi" by fans -- was first spotted in the artificial waterway in the southeastern port city of Busan last month, with environmental activists linking its appearance to climate change.

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2026年10月21日，韩国官员引导“北杭吉”号返回大海，此前它被困在釜山东南部港口的一条人工水道中。——法新社

首尔：韩国当局周四表示，一条鲨鱼在被引诱出运河数小时后返回大海，此前这条鲨鱼因被困在运河中而走红网络，这促使当局再次尝试将其引回大海。

这条鲨鱼——被粉丝昵称为“布汉吉”——上个月首次在韩国东南部港口城市釜山的人工水道中被发现，环保人士将其出现与气候变化联系起来。

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