Bukang-i, a large gray shark trapped for more than a month in a Busan canal, returned to the canal after briefly reaching the sea. South Korean authorities are unsure why it keeps returning, and concerns about its health are mounting.
WHO:Bukang-i, the shark
WHAT:Bukang-i returned to a Busan canal after briefly reaching the sea.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Busan, South Korea
WHY:The reason Bukang-i keeps returning to the canal is unknown to South Korean authorities.
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