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Busan North Port, autumn 2026 ©Hoyong Lee

Bukangi's Day

A 3D map of Bukangi, the dusky shark that turned up in the canal at Busan North Port Waterfront Park at 8:57 a.m. on September 18. Its path is simulated from news reports and live eyewitness sightings, starting from the moment it was first spotted. Press Play below the scene to watch the whole route, or Live to follow where it is now.

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Time (KST)
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Speed
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Swim depth
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Canal depth
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Distance swum
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Canal cross-section

A cross-section of the canal where Bukangi is, and a long section of the seaward end with its swimming depth over the last six hours. The canal's depth follows Busan's tide predictions, from 2.5 m at low tide to as much as 4.0 m at high tide.

Speed and sound

Speed over the last four hours, drawn as a waveform. Turn the sound on to hear the current moment layered on top.

Behavior so far

Share of time up to the playback point

    Sightings

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      The sightings are compiled from on-site reports posted to a citizen reporting site: 205 in all (Sep 28, 13:57 – Oct 9, 09:04). By location: 187 at Footbridge 5, 6 at Footbridge 6 and 12 at Footbridge 4.

      Bukangi now
      News and videosMost links lead to Korean-language reports.