Shark attack at Burleigh Lake on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Shark attack details: Burleigh Lake on the Gold Coast, Queensland, 08-Feb-2003
Date of attack: February 8th 2003
Location: Burleigh Lake on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Shark species: Thought to involve a >2 m [6.75'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Bob Purcell
Age of victim: 84 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: FATAL

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