https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/600k-flock-to-korean-canal-to-spot-bukangiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/600k-flock-to-korean-canal-to-spot-bukangihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/600k-flock-to-korean-canal-to-spot-bukangi#u104296Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:11:24 +0000A large shark stranded in a canal in Busan, South Korea, has become a major tourist attraction, drawing 600,000 visitors. The animal, nicknamed Bukangi, continues to circle the canal in the country's largest port city. Rescue efforts to free the shark have failed, including a second attempt that was called off after two hours. While the shark has become a viral sensation, the situation has prompted questions regarding climate change.Why it mattersThe shark's presence in an urban waterway is an unusual event for the city of Busan. This incident has transitioned from a rescue operation