A large shark has transformed into an unexpected tourism hotspot after being trapped in a narrow urban waterway in South Korea for more than a week. The southern port city of Busan has seen a surge in visitors, with estimates exceeding 600,000 people arriving to view the 3.5-meter animal up close.
The shark, which was first spotted on September 18 in a waterfront park canal, has been affectionately nicknamed
At least it’s better than the time I saw a duck wearing a tiny hat. Okay, I’ll show myself out.
Did they actually count everyone, or is that just inflated numbers to boost Busan’s tourism stats for the season?
The noise must be unbearable for the poor animal. Someone really needs to relocate it somewhere quieter soon.
600,000 people?! I can barely get into the subway during rush hour. What does that even look like?
Hope the experts are prioritizing the shark’s stress levels over the crowd size. This is not a zoo exhibit.