Trapped shark Bukangi draws over one million visitors to Busan
A stranded dusky shark nicknamed Bukangi has attracted more than a million tourists to a park in Busan, South Korea, since late September.
Authorities appoint honorary ambassador
Busan officials have named the animal an honorary ambassador for the city. Local media outlets have covered multiple failed attempts to return the shark to the ocean. This coverage has kept public interest high throughout the incident.
Local economy sees boost
Vendors near the site are capitalising on the fame of the stranded animal. The Busan Infrastructure Corporation reported that 1,062,800 people visited the park since September 19. Experts believe the shark is a dusky species caught in urban waters.
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