“Third Rescue Attempt for 10-Foot Shark Stranded in South Korean Canal Draws Huge Crowds” — what this page in the network covers. Rescuers in South Korea made a third attempt on Tuesday to guide a 9ft 10in (3m) shark out of a canal where it became stranded, as large crowds gathered to watch the operation. The shark, believed to be a juvenile whale shark, was first spotted in the waterway near the port city of Ulsan, prompting multiple efforts to direct it back to the open sea. Officials used nets and boats in the latest bid, but the shark appeared disoriented and repeatedly swam back into the canal.
The incident has drawn attention from marine biologists and local residents, who have expressed concern for the animal's health. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean and are typically found in tropical waters, making their presence in the canal unusual. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.