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Stray shark in Busan canal becomes South Korea's unlikely star

A female dusky shark that strayed into a canal in Busan in mid-September has drawn more than a million visitors. Marine biologist Kim Hyun-woo was called in to rescue her, but an electrical deterrent failed because she was too large and fast. Fans named her Bukangi, merchandise went on sale, and the city livestreamed her and made her its official mascot.

Stray shark in Busan canal becomes South Korea's unlikely star

This summary is based on reporting by BBC News.

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