An endangered dusky shark named Bukangi has been trapped in a canal in the South Korean port city of Busan for almost a month. Authorities have made three attempts to guide her back to the ocean, including a large operation on Wednesday, but she swam back into the canal. The oceans ministry says she is in stable condition, though officials are concerned she has not been feeding regularly. A researcher suggests giving her about a week to leave on her own. Her popularity has drawn more than 1.6 million visitors to the city.
A dead whale has washed up on South Cottesloe beach in Perth, the second in recent weeks. The partly decomposed carcass, about three metres long, was found early on Thursday. Cottesloe Mayor Melissa Harkins said all local beaches are closed, including the main beach, which has a shark barrier. She urged people to stay out of the water until the carcass is removed and for some time after. Council staff plan to move the carcass to Red Hill Waste Management Facility for burial.
Mel Ismail, 56, lost part of his leg after a shark attack while surfing at Glenfield Beach in Geraldton. The off-duty firefighter said he was dragged into the water and came face-to-face with the shark, which bit off his leg. A fellow surfer, Shannan Dunn, helped him reach the shore. Ismail was taken to Geraldton Hospital, where his partner, Kylie Fleay, was working. The shark species involved has not been identified.
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The installation of a shark barrier at Cottesloe Beach has been delayed until next Monday due to expected dangerous swell conditions. The barrier, costing $120,000 annually, was originally scheduled for installation yesterday to prepare for the summer season. Mayor Melissa Harkins emphasised the town's commitment to safety following a recent shark fatality in Sorrento and increased shark activity at local beaches.
A West Australian firefighter lost his leg in a shark attack while surfing at Glenfield Beach near Geraldton. Mel Ismail described facing the shark and trying to push its eye as it dragged him underwater. After the attack, fellow surfer Shannan Dunn helped him reach shore, where others assisted with first aid and transport to hospital. The shark species remains unidentified.
