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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![Thought to involve a >2 m [6.75'] bull shark](/images/bull.jpg)