A shark has become trapped in an artificial waterway in Busan, a port city on South Korea's southeast coast, drawing massive public attention over the past two weeks, according to multiple outlets.
Reuters and Sky News reported the shark has been stuck in the canal for about two weeks, with Reuters putting the number of visitors who have come to see it at 600,000. Deutsche Welle similarly reported more than half a million visitors.
A rescue attempt to free the shark failed, according to Reuters and The Straits Times, and the animal remains in the canal.
The city of Busan has named the shark an honorary ambassador, according to Deutsche Welle. Phys.org reported the local mayor praised the shark, and said its presence has even moved the stock market.
According to the Toronto Sun, the animal is believed to be a bull shark, and first appeared in the waterway earlier this month.
How each side covered it
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- Reuters and Deutsche Welle reported around 600,000 visitors have come to see the stranded shark.
- Reuters and The Straits Times reported a rescue attempt to free the shark failed.
- Deutsche Welle reported Busan named the shark an honorary ambassador to the city.
- Phys.org reported the local mayor praised the shark and noted it moved the stock market.
“Shark stranded in South Korean canal draws 600,000 visitors as rescue bid fails” — Reuters
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- The Toronto Sun identified the animal as believed to be a bull shark.
- The Toronto Sun reported the shark appeared in the artificial waterway in Busan this month.
“The predator -- believed to be a bull shark -- popped up in an artificial waterway in the port city of Busan on South Korea's southeast coast this month.” — Toronto Sun
Questions readers ask
What happened with the shark in South Korea?
A shark became trapped in an artificial canal in the port city of Busan, South Korea, earlier this month, drawing large crowds of visitors, according to multiple outlets.
How many people have come to see the shark?
Reuters and Deutsche Welle reported that more than half a million people, about 600,000 according to Reuters, have visited the canal to see the stranded shark.
Was the shark rescued?
No. Reuters and The Straits Times reported that a rescue attempt to free the shark from the canal failed, and it remains stranded there.
What kind of shark is it?
According to the Toronto Sun, the shark is believed to be a bull shark.
How has Busan responded to the shark's presence?
Deutsche Welle reported that Busan named the shark an honorary ambassador to the city, and Phys.org reported the local mayor praised the animal's popularity.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Deutsche WelleCenterSouth Korea: Lost shark draws over half a million visitors
- Phys.orgCenterLost shark becomes viral star in South Korea
- ReutersCenterShark stranded in South Korean canal draws 600,000 visitors as rescue bid fails
- Sky NewsCenterShark trapped in South Korean canal for two weeks draws in huge crowds
- The Straits TimesCenterShark remains in Busan canal after rescue bid fails
- Toronto SunRight-leaningLost shark becomes viral star in South Korea