A third attempt aims to save a stranded shark in South Korea.
They publishedThird attempt to save stranded shark in South Korea
First reportThe Independent · 20 Oct, 12:48Z
Latest reporteuronews.com · 21 Oct, 10:39Z
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Why it matters
What
Bukangi is a three-metre female, with nets guiding her toward open sea.
Why
Crowds gather as rescuers try to return her to open water.
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Results of the latest net-guided effort.
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Summary
- A three-metre female dusky shark named Bukang-i is trapped in an artificial canal in Busan, South Korea since mid-September.
- Experts warn the shark could have only about two weeks to live due to exhaustion, starvation, and cooling waters.
- Bukang-i has attracted over one million visitors but shows distress and injuries from repeatedly hitting canal walls.
- Two rescue attempts using water jets and nets failed as the shark evaded or nets snagged.
- A third multi-agency rescue operation with pontoon nets, divers, and underwater drones is planned for Wednesday.
Summary
- Bukang-i shark trapped in Busan North Port canal for over a month.
- A third rescue attempt planned for Wednesday afternoon by municipal and Coast Guard teams.
- Operation uses a net secured to a pontoon to drive the shark toward the exit.
- Two previous attempts failed; the shark jumped the net in the second effort.
- Authorities fear deterioration as water temperatures fall and seek to prevent death.
Summary
- Crowds gathered around a canal in Busan to watch the stranded shark.
- The shark Bukangi measures about 3 meters in length and is female.
- A third rescue attempt used nets to guide the shark toward open sea.
- Locals speculate warm water and abundant fish drew Bukangi into the canal.
- BBC reporter Jake Kwon is following the latest rescue effort in Busan.
Summary
- South Korea launches a new bid to guide the shark Bukhangi back to the sea.
- The dusky shark, about 3 meters long, became a viral sensation in Busan canal.
- Over 1.6 million people have visited the canal to see the shark.
- Authorities first used water jets then nets before Wednesday's third attempt.
- Environmental groups warn the incident highlights climate-change impacts on marine life.
Summary
- Authorities in Busan attempted a third rescue for a trapped shark.
- Rescuers used a net secured to a pontoon to guide it seaward.
- Shark appeared in the waterway on September 18 and attracted over a million visitors.
- Divers entered the water while officials monitored from shore and a makeshift bridge.
- By late Wednesday afternoon, it remained unclear if the operation succeeded.