A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal
Authorities in Busan, South Korea, are struggling to remove a 3-meter-long dusky shark that repeatedly returned to a narrow canal after an initial rescue attempt. Officials are now planning new methods to guide the shark back to open water to ensure its safety.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the challenges of urban wildlife management and the intersection of human infrastructure with marine life.
Manila Bulletin - A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal
A city in South Korea seeks new ways to free a huge gray shark after it slips back into canal
A shark swims in a canal of the North Port Waterfront Park in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Cha Keun-ho/Yonhap via AP)
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