When to report a crocodile

While crocodiles are a natural part of the NT ecosystem, you should report crocodiles that are any of the following:

• close to a swimming area
• in an area signposted as open for swimming
• in a residential area, such as at Darwin Harbour, Katherine River, Nhulunbuy or Borroloola
• behaving aggressively to people or posing a risk to public safety.

How the crocodile is removed

Problem crocodiles will be removed by trained and authorised wildlife rangers - by trapping, harpooning or shooting.

Permits may be granted to other land managers to remove problem crocodiles.

Report by phone

If your report is urgent, you should phone the following:

• Darwin - 0419 822 859 or 08 8983 2475
• Katherine - 0407 958 405 or 08 8973 8888.

Details to report

You will need to give the following information about the crocodile:

• location
• estimated size
• time of day that it was sighted
• your name and phone number in case the rangers need further information.