Shark attack details: Sunshine Beach, Queensland, 16-Feb-2002
| Date of attack: |
February 16th 2002 |
| Location: |
Sunshine Beach, Queensland |
| Shark species: |
1.5 m [5'] "Whaler shark" |
| Name of victim: |
Kirk Koster |
| Age of victim: |
30 or 36 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Surfing |
| Injury: |
Heel / foot bitten |
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![1.5 m [5']](/images/bronze-whaler.jpg)