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Shark trapped for a month in South Korean canal is finally freed

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Briefings

A shark named Bukang-i stranded in a South Korean canal for over a month was finally freed after three attempts by local vigilante groups called jagyeongdan. The shark drew 1.6 million visitors during its confinement and was guided out by YouTubers who acted as a neighborhood watch. Officials expect the shark to enter open water soon.

Key points

• Shark Bukang-i was stranded in a canal in Busan, South Korea, for over a month.
• Local vigilante groups called jagyeongdan guided the shark out after three attempts.

Context

In South Korea, jagyeongdan are vigilante groups that act as a neighborhood watch. They monitor the harbour in Busan to keep watch over an unlikely charge: a stranded shark affectionately known as Bukang-i. Each night they put on hi-vis vests, picked up their selfie sticks and gathered around the harbour.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. The article states the shark was guided out but does not provide specific dates of the three attempts, exact duration of the confinement beyond 'over a month', or confirm if the shark has entered open water yet. The source does not specify the shark's species or the exact location of the canal.

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