Celebrity shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue
A dusky shark nicknamed Bukangi has returned to a South Korean canal just one day after authorities successfully relocated her to open water. The shark has become a local tourism sensation, but officials are concerned about her health and are planning another rescue attempt.
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Figure caption, Watch: BBC follows operation to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
A famed dusky shark in South Korea has returned to the canal where she had been stuck for a month, just one day after authorities said they had successfully guided her out, local media report.
The shark, nicknamed Bukangi, became an unlikely sensation after she was spotted lingering in a canal in the south-eastern port city of Busan last month.
South Korea's oceans ministry said on Wednesday evening they had led Bukangi out of the canal into an open harbour - but reports later said the shark had swum back to the mouth of the canal, having apparently broken through a barrier installed by authorities.
Another operation to relocate Bukangi has been scheduled for Thursday.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Authorities had attempted to lead the shark out of the canal
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