Woman attacked by shark in WA's southwest

A woman has been injured in a suspected shark attack while surfing at a beach in Western Australia's southwest.

Emergency crews were called to Gracetown Beach, in the Shire of Augusta - Margaret River, after reports a woman was attacked just after 10.30am.

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The woman made her way back to shore and is being treated for an injury to her foot.

Surf Lifesaving WA confirmed a shark was sighted about 50 metres offshore and the beach has been closed as a precaution.

The Surf Life Saving WA Helicopter is continuing to monitor the area from the air and authorities are urging people to be cautious and obey beach closure advice.

More to come.

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