Stranded Shark Becomes Tourist Attraction in South Korea

A huge shark trapped in a narrow waterway in the South Korean coastal city of Busan has become an unexpected tourist attraction.

The park surrounding the channel recorded more than 600,000 visits over ten days as the stranded animal became a draw for visitors.

The shark’s presence has turned an unusual wildlife encounter into a tourism phenomenon, putting the narrow channel in the spotlight.

Details of how the shark entered the waterway, its condition and any plans to help it return to open water were not provided.