A large shark became trapped in a canal in the port city of Busan, South Korea, first being spotted on September 18th. The incident has drawn massive crowds, with approximately 600,000 people visiting to observe the animal and subsequent rescue attempts. A second effort to guide the 3.5-meter shark back to the sea on October 2nd proved unsuccessful. Footage of the rescue attempts was captured by producer Hyun Young Yi. The situation has evoked mixed emotions from onlookers in Busan, ranging from excitement to concern for the shark's wellbeing. Authorities continue to assess the situation and explore further options for the animal’s safe return to its natural habitat. The unexpected appearance of the shark in the canal continues to be a major local event.