{
  "id": 14112129,
  "title": "Busan to devise measures to keep sharks at bay amid 'Bukang-i' visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/busan-to-devise-measures-to-keep-sharks-at-bay-amid-bukang-i-visit-14112129",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T04:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20261013/busan-to-devise-measures-to-keep-sharks-at-bay-amid-bukang-i-visit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Busan city government announced plans on Tuesday to implement measures for keeping sharks away from beaches, following an unusual visit from a shark dubbed Bukang-i. The shark, initially spotted in Bukhang, or North Port, on September 18, has remained stuck in a canal at a waterfront park despite authorities' rescue efforts. The presence of Bukang-i has attracted nearly 1.35 million visitors to the park by Sunday.\n\nA meeting to assess the city's beach operation this year is set for November 17, during which authorities will consider measures to prevent sharks from reaching the shores. One such plan includes categorizing sharks as harmful marine life, similar to toxic jellyfish, prompting authorities to install nets along beaches to deter these creatures. Known for its popularity, Busan's beaches welcomed a record-breaking 22.5 million visitors this year, marking a 2.54 percent increase compared to the previous year.",
  "summary": "The Busan city government said Tuesday it will devise measures to keep sharks at bay to protect beachgoers amid the animal's unusual visit to one of the city's canals. \"Bukang-i\" -- which was named after Bukhang, or North Port, where it was first spotted on Sept. 18 -- has refused to leave the canal at a waterfront park in the southeastern city despite authorities' repeated rescue attempts. The…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Busan to devise measures to keep sharks at bay amid 'Bukang-i' visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/busan-to-devise-measures-to-keep-sharks-at-bay-amid-bukang-i-visit-14111653",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:30:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan to devise measures to keep sharks at bay amid 'Bukang-i' visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/busan-to-devise-measures-to-keep-sharks-at-bay-amid-bukang-i-visit",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}