Recently, an incident in Busan, South Korea, where a 'shark suddenly appeared in a city canal,' went viral online. A shark that mistakenly entered a park canal and got trapped attracted over 560,000 people to come and see it in just ten days, creating a phenomenon-level citywide discussion and also drawing public attention to the impact of climate change on marine life activities.

The incident occurred in the artificial canal waters of North Port Waterfront Park in Busan, South Korea, where a large shark measuring 3.5 meters in length accidentally left the nearby sea and got trapped in the narrow urban canal, unable to return to the open sea. This rare scene quickly spread after being discovered by the public, immediately triggering a massive wave of onlookers.

In just ten days, more than 560,000 people from various places flocked to this city park just to catch a glimpse of the trapped shark. Subsequent visitor statistics have nearly reached 600,000, far exceeding the park's usual daily attendance.

In recent days, the area around the park involved in the Busan incident has been crowded with people and traffic, creating a spectacular scene. The walkways along both sides of the river are packed with onlookers, and the bridges spanning the canal are also filled with people stopping to watch. Dense crowds stretch along the riverbanks. Whenever the trapped shark swims to the surface and reveals its body, the crowd erupts in waves of exclamations, and many visitors raise their phones and cameras to capture this rare sight.

This wave of onlookers continued day and night. Even after dark, a large number of people drove specially to the location to check in and watch. The massive flow of people and vehicles directly caused continuous traffic congestion on the roads surrounding the park, significantly reducing traffic efficiency. At the same time, the commercial areas around the scenic spot experienced a surge in consumption. Cafes and snack shops along the route were extremely popular, with wait times at popular stores for ordering reaching up to 40 minutes, leading to a short-term boom in customer traffic for nearby dining and leisure establishments.

As the incident continues to escalate, the local government and maritime authorities are paying close attention. The mayor of Busan publicly addressed the issue of sharks mistakenly entering the city's waters and issued a cautious reminder to all citizens. Official analysis indicates that due to global climate change, fish populations in Busan's ports and nearby waters are becoming increasingly active, with food resources concentrating, which is the main reason that attracts sharks and other marine life close to the coast and into the city's canals by mistake.

According to reports, the Busan Maritime Rescue Department has launched a special rescue operation for the trapped shark. The staff plan to use boats for guidance and high-pressure water flow for diversion to help the shark safely return to the offshore waters. At the same time, a dedicated protective net has been prepared as a backup rescue plan, making every effort to ensure the safety of marine life and to prevent similar safety hazards from occurring in the future.