Bukang Trapped Again Just Short of the Sea... A Difficult Journey Home

Rescue halted after net gets stuck 70 meters from entrance

Authorities block re-entry and discuss next steps

The rescue operation for the shark "Bukang," which was heading toward the sea, has been suspended again. This time, the net became stuck on the bottom, 70 meters from the entrance to the waterway.

Citizens are watching the shark 'Bukang'i'. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to the Busan Metropolitan Government, the second rescue attempt, which began at around 3:40 p.m. on October 2, 2026, was halted after the net got caught on the bottom of the waterway. The rescue team deployed two vessels and attempted to guide Bukang back to the sea using a net 50 meters long and 6.8 meters wide, but did not succeed.

Earlier, on September 29, rescue authorities also attempted to lure Bukang by spraying water, but that attempt was unsuccessful as well. The authorities are currently monitoring Bukang’s health and stress levels and are discussing next steps for the rescue operation.

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