A shark in a canal
A large 3.5-meter shark got stuck in a canal in Busan, South Korea, more than two weeks ago. People gave the shark the nickname Bukangi, and around 600,000 visitors came to see it. Rescue teams tried to guide the shark back to the open ocean twice with the help of water jets and a large 50-meter net.
The second rescue attempt failed on Friday because the net got caught on sharp rocks.
Experts believe city noise and bright lights are confusing the shark, which finds it difficult to get into the sea.
Rescue teams left a net barrier to stop it from swimming deeper into the city.
They hope the ocean currents will help it swim out naturally.
Scientists say warmer sea waters are bringing more large sharks near South Korea.
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In short
A large 3.5-meter shark, nicknamed Bukangi, has been stuck in a canal in Busan, South Korea, for over two weeks, attracting 600,000 visitors. Rescue teams attempted twice to guide it back to the ocean using water jets and a large net, but failed due to obstacles like sharp rocks.
Experts suggest city noise and bright lights confuse the shark, making it hard for it to find its way to the sea. Rescuers left a net barrier to prevent it from going further into the city, hoping ocean currents will naturally help it swim out. Scientists link the presence of large sharks near South Korea to warmer sea waters.
This story offers great opportunities to practice English. You can learn new words like "canal," "rescue teams," "confusing," and "ocean currents." Discussing the shark's situation can also help improve your speaking and writing skills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main problem for the shark in Busan?
The shark is stuck in a canal and is confused by city noise and bright lights, making it difficult for it to find its way back to the open ocean.
How did people try to help the shark?
Rescue teams tried to guide the shark out of the canal twice using water jets and a large net, but their attempts were unsuccessful.
Why are there more sharks near South Korea?
Scientists believe that warmer sea waters are bringing more large sharks closer to the coast of South Korea.
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