Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: South Korea

Environment & ClimateTravel & Tourism

Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt

An endangered shark returned to a canal in South Korea after rescuers had led it back out to sea. It swam beneath a net intended to stop it from re-entering the waterway. The shark has become a tourist attraction, drawing 1.6 million visitors.

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