Shark sightings draw crowds at Busan's North Port

Repeated shark sightings at Busan’s North Port have drawn large crowds of curious visitors, prompting city authorities to enhance safety measures. A shark estimated to be at least 3 meters long was first spotted in a waterway at the port’s Waterfront Park on Friday morning, followed by another sighting the next day. Although the basking shark species is generally not aggressive, officials warn that it could still pose a danger if provoked or approached too closely.

The Korea Coast Guard attempted to guide the shark out of the narrow waterway but abandoned the effort after the National Institute of Fisheries Science advised that such action could provoke the animal. The unusual sight has instead turned the park into a popular attraction.

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