Surfer reportedly bitten on the foot by shark off Gracetown, in WA’s South West

Authorities believe a female surfer has likely been bitten on the foot while in the ocean in Western Australia’s South West.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is investigating the possible shark bite off Gracetown.

A department spokesman said the surfer came out of the water with a bleeding foot.

Locals told the ABC an ambulance was at the North Point surf spot.

The incident was reported around 10:30am WA time.

More to come.