Shark Bukangi vanishes from Busan waters

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1. 1 SeptBackground

   Large shark found trapped in Busan's North Port canal, nicknamed Bukangi

   A large shark was found circling an artificial waterway in Busan's North Port waterfront park in September 2026 and became a local celebrity.

2. 21 OctBackground

   Busan authorities guide shark Bukangi out of North Port canal to open sea

   On 21 October 2026, Busan authorities ran an operation that led the shark Bukangi out of the North Port waterfront park canal toward open water.

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   9 Nov

   Busan's missing shark Bukangi hasn't been seen in 14 days. Experts say it went south

   Bukangi, the shark that lingered in a Busan harbor canal for over a month, has not been spotted for 14 days. Experts say it likely swam off to warmer southern seas.