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Bukangi
Bukangi in late September 2026
SpeciesDusky shark
SexFemale
TitleHonorary ambassador of Busan
Length300 cm (9 ft 10 in)

Bukangi (Korean: 부캉이) is a dusky shark that has been trapped in the canal of North Port Waterfront Park (북항친수공원; Bukhang chinsu gongwon) in Dong District, Busan, South Korea since September 18, 2026. Two rescue attempts have been unsuccessful. Meanwhile, it was appointed as an honorary ambassador of Busan due to its nationwide popularity.

Discovery and rescue efforts

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North Port Waterfront Park
On October 6, NIFS identified Bukangi as a dusky shark from the ridge between its dorsal fins.[1]

As the ocean temperature rises, sharks’ prey are moving farther north, making sharks move accordingly.[2] Bukangi, a 3 meter female dusky shark,[3] is believed to have entered the canal in pursuit of prey and has since been unable to escape.[4] It was first reported in the park on September 18, 2026 at around 8:57 AM KST. In response, the Korea Coast Guard deployed rescue boats and patrol vessels to the scene, and Busan City sent out safety messages to nearby residents.[5] However, following the National Institute of Fisheries Science's advice to allow the shark to return to the sea on its own, the coast guard did not attempt a forced release at the time.[6] The shark began to be called Bukangi after the park's name on social media.[2]

The canal is 1.5 km long and 30–60 meters wide, with a depth of 2.5 meters at low tide and 4 meters at high tide. Experts recommended the rescue of Bukangi as prolonged confinement in the narrow canal, which differs greatly from its natural habitat, could negatively affect its health. Also, the canal is shallow, so its water temperature could drop rapidly.[7] From 11 AM to 12:40 PM on September 29, rescue boats sprayed water behind Bukangi to create foam and noise and thus guide it toward the exit of the canal, but it did not move in that direction. An additional rescue attempt took place for about an hour starting at 2:30 PM, but it ultimately failed.[8]

The second rescue attempt began at 4 PM on October 2. Five people were positioned on each side of the canal to pull a 50 meter long and 6.8 meter wide net towards the exit[9] while two coast guard vessels pulled the center of the net to spread it out evenly in the canal. However, difficulties in deploying the net led the vessels to withdraw at around 5:40 PM.[6] Busan City installed the net 70 meters from the canal’s exit to prevent Bukangi from entering the waterway. However, during high tide on October 3, it crossed over the net and re-entered the canal. Busan City later removed the net and announced that it had no additional rescue plans for the time being.[9]

Popularity

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People watching Bukangi at North Port Waterfront Park

Bukangi is credited with making North Port Waterfront Park a nationwide attraction.[10] While the park previously had two thousand visitors per day,[6] 1.54 million people visited the park from September 19 to October 17 to see the shark.[11] Thus, nearby cafes and convenience stores saw increased revenue.[10] Also, sales of shark-shaped ice cream bars at convenience stores near the park surged by 30% and the stock prices of Pinkfong known for the song "Baby Shark" rose by more than 7% at one point.[4]

On September 29, Busan City appointed Bukangi as an honorary ambassador after a poll with 91% in favor of the decision.[12] Chun Jae-soo, mayor of Busan, described it as a "new part of Busan's story".[13] On October 12, Bukangi was mentioned in the parliamentary audit of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries where lawmakers discussed rising water temperatures and appropriate countermeasures.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "수과원, 북항 친수공원 '부캉이' 흑상어로 확인" [NIFS confirms North Port Waterfront Park 'Bukangi' as dusky shark]. National Institute of Fisheries Science (in Korean). 2026-10-06. Retrieved 2026-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Jung, Da-hyun (September 29, 2026). "Busan shark becomes tourist sensation, but stirs concerns over warming seas". The Korea Times.
  3. ^ Park, Seong-je (2026-10-06). "부산 '부캉이' 정체는 멸종위기 흑상어…"몸길이 3ｍ 암컷"" [Busan's 'Bukangi' is an endangered dusky shark…"3-meter-long female"]. Yonhap News (in Korean).
  4. ^ a b Kim, Seong-uk (2026-10-01). ""길이 3.5m 상어가 셀럽 됐다"…외신도 홀린 부산 홍보대사 '부캉이'" ["The 3.5-meter shark became a celebrity"…Busan's ambassador 'Bukangi' captivates foreign media as well]. Asia Economy (in Korean).
  5. ^ Hong, Sun-jun (2026-09-18). "부산 북항 친수공원 수로에 3m 넘는 상어 출현…해경 출동" [A shark over 3 meters long appears in the canal of Busan North Port waterfront park…Coastal police dispatched]. SBS (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-10-01.
  6. ^ a b c Kim, Jun-yong (2026-10-02). "그물과 실랑이만 하다 안 떠난 부캉이···2차 구조 실패, 관계기관 머리 맞대" [Bukangi Stayed Put Despite Struggling Against the Net… Relevant Agencies Seek Solutions as Second Rescue Attempt Fails]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).
  7. ^ Lee, Yeong-jae (2026-09-30). "부산 안 떠나는 상어 '부캉이'…"그냥 두자" vs "바다로 보내야"" ['Bukangi', the shark that doesn't leave Busan…"Just leave it" vs. "Send it to the sea"]. Yonhap News (in Korean).
  8. ^ Lee, Seung-ryun (2026-09-29). "'부캉이 귀환작전' 1차 실패…포말·소음 안 통하자 결국 '그물 2차전'" ['Bukangi's Return-to-the-Sea Operation' Fails in First Attempt… Second Net Operation Launched After Foam and Noise Prove Ineffective]. Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean).
  9. ^ a b Kim, Yeong-dong (2026-10-05). "부산시, 되돌아 온 '부캉이' 지켜보기로…스스로 나갈 가능성은?" [Busan City to Monitor 'Bukangi' After It Returned... Will It Find Its Way Out on Its Own?]. Hankyoreh (in Korean).
  10. ^ a b Kim, Mi-hui; Kwon, Tae-wan (2026-09-30). "밀어내도 돌아왔다… 부캉이 '늦춰진 이별'" [It came back even after being pushed away… Bukangi's 'Delayed Farewell']. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
  11. ^ Kim, Jae-hong (2026-10-17). "부산 상어 '부캉이' 체류 30일째…누적 방문객 154만명(종합)" [Busan’s Shark “Bukangi” Marks 30th Day in Residence… Cumulative Visitors Reach 1.54 Million]. Yonhap News (in Korean).
  12. ^ Kim, Seon-ho (2026-09-29). "상어 '부캉이', 부산시 명예홍보대사 된다…여론조사 91% 찬성" [Shark 'Bukangi' appointed as honorary ambassador of Busan… Poll shows 91% support]. Yonhap News (in Korean).
  13. ^ Kim, Tong-hyung (2026-09-30). "South Korea embraces a huge shark slowly circling a canal in the country's biggest port city". AP News. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
  14. ^ Kim, Yeong-dong (2026-10-12). "해수부 국감 달군 '부캉이'…"빠르게 변하는 바다, '상어 출몰' 일상 될 수도"" [“Bukangi” Takes Center Stage at Oceans Ministry Audit: “As the Seas Change Rapidly, Shark Sightings Could Become an Everyday Occurrence”]. Hankyoreh (in Korean).