Saltwater crocodiles are formidable reptilian predators found in coastal waters, estuaries, and mangrove swamps across Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Massive and heavily built, with a broad snout and powerful tail, they are unmistakable in shallow tropical waters. These apex hunters are ambush predators that may surface near dive sites; divers should maintain distance and stay alert in croc country. Breeding females defend nests aggressively, and populations have recovered well from earlier hunting pressure.
Most likely to be seen at
Sites where its range and habitat make it likely — not yet confirmed by a logged sighting.