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"Did I Let a Shark Loose?" and "Craving Whale Rice Snacks"... A Complete Wrap-Up of What Happened After the Shark Sighting

Yang Hyun-yi

Published : Sep 22, 2026 6:22 PM

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Following the appearance of a shark in Busan North Port, shark-related products such as Jaws Bar, Whale Rice Snacks (Goraebab), and Pinkfong Baby Shark at nearby convenience stores are enjoying an unexpected surge in popularity.

The shark has earned various nicknames like Bukang and Sang-gu, while a flood of related memes are pouring out on social media. We have wrapped up what has happened since the shark sighting on the 18th.

(Produced by Yang Hyun-yi | Video edited by Hong Jin-young | Design by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News)