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600K Flock to Korean Canal to Spot 'Bukangi'
newser.com • • world
Key Points:
- A nearly 12-foot-long bronze whaler shark named "Bukangi" stranded in a narrow canal at Busan's North Port has attracted around 600,000 visitors since September 18, turning it into a major local attraction.
- During the recent four-day Chuseok holiday, approximately 480,000 people visited the nearby waterfront park, a significant increase from the usual 2,000 weekend visitors.
- Authorities attempted to guide Bukangi back to sea using streams of water, but the shark avoided the jets; a net-assisted rescue is planned for Friday.
- Busan officials have embraced Bukangi's popularity, naming it an honorary public-relations ambassador after a poll showed 91% public support.
- Mayor Chun Jae-soo highlighted Bukangi's role in becoming a new symbol of Busan, reflecting the community's interest and affection for the shark.
