World · Singapore Bureau
Record crowds flock to glimpse rare shark during Korean holiday
More than 100,000 visitors descended on a South Korean waterway on the first day of Chuseok to catch sight of an unusually placed shark. The creature, which first appeared in the park's waters in mid-September, has become an unexpected tourist draw.
LSN Singapore ·
The unexpected marine visitor, nicknamed 'Bukangi', drew unprecedented numbers during the opening day of the traditional Korean harvest holiday. The surge in visitors reflects widespread public curiosity about how the shark came to be in the park's freshwater waterway system.
Since its initial sighting on September 18, the shark has remained in the park waters, becoming an unlikely focal point for holiday-makers seeking novel attractions. Local authorities have been monitoring the situation closely, balancing public access with concerns about both visitor safety and the animal's welfare.
The phenomenon highlights the growing appeal of unexpected natural events as tourist attractions across South Asia. While details about the shark's origin and how it entered the landlocked waterway remain unclear, wildlife experts have been investigating the circumstances of its presence in what would typically be unsuitable habitat for the species.