What is this about? A shark appeared in the waterway at Busan North Port Waterfront Park, prompting safety notices, drawing crowds and affecting nearby cafes. The story at a glance Shark spotted → Further sighting and safety alert → Crowds gather → Cafe stock shortages and increased orders reported Where do things stand? Reports published on September 21, 2026 described a nearby cafe running out of stock and included an owner's account of increased orders. The shark's exact species and reason for entering the waterway are not treated as established facts.
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KBS coverage of the September 18 shark sighting and Coast Guard response at Busan North Port.
A shark sighting was reported in the park waterway. The Coast Guard responded and began efforts to guide it out to sea.
Busan sent a safety text alert after another sighting. The Coast Guard had halted attempts to drive the shark out on expert advice and was monitoring the situation. Whether it was the same individual remained unconfirmed.
Yonhap footage of visitors at Busan North Port Waterfront Park on September 20, the third day of shark sightings.
Local residents and visitors from other cities gathered at the park. MBC reported on the crowds and plans to restrict nighttime access from 6:30 p.m. that day.
YTN's September 21 report on shark-watching crowds and a nearby cafe running out of stock and posting an apology.
On September 21, YTN reported that a nearby cafe had run out of stock and posted an apology. Separately, an owner told MBC that orders had doubled. This was not a verified revenue growth figure.