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Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt

Al Jazeera Thursday 22 October 2026, 13:05 UTC 1 min read
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Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt NewsFeed Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt An endangered shark swam back into a canal in South Korea after rescuers had led it back out to sea. The shark swam under a net that was supposed to prevent it returning to the waterway, where it has become a popular tourist sight, attracting 1.6 million visitors. Published On 22 Oct 2026

Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt NewsFeed Shark returns to South Korea canal after failed rescue attempt An endangered shark swam back into a canal in South Korea after rescuers had led it back out to sea. The shark swam under a net that was supposed to prevent it returning to the waterway, where it has become a popular tourist sight, attracting 1.6 million visitors. Published On 22 Oct 2026
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