As East Sea warms, sharks move in

A growing number of sharks, including species known to attack humans, are being spotted in the East Sea as rising water temperatures draw more warm-water fish to the region. This year, 68 sharks were caught in fishing nets off the east coast as of Aug. 11, more than double the 27 recorded during the same period last year, according to data released by the National Institute of Fisheries Science on Tuesday. Shortfin makos — large, highly migratory sharks found in temperate and tropical waters wor

By The Korea Herald