Woman hurt in tiger shark attack off small WA island

She was in waist-deep water off Sandland Island, north of the town of Jurien Bay and is understood to have suffered serious but non-life-threatening leg injuries.

Paramedics were called to Jurien Bay Harbour, about 220km north of Perth, at 11.44am.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said the woman was taken to the town by boat.

A rescue helicopter is transporting the woman to Royal Perth Hospital from Jurien Bay.

Sandland Island is about 300m offshore and about two hectares in size.

The department said beaches in the area have been closed.