A large saltwater crocodile has been stalking one of Darwin's nudist beaches.
Traps will be set this morning in an effort to catch the crocodile which was spotted by a local ranger at the northern end of Casuarina Beach yesterday, the Northern Territory News reports.
Parks and Wildlife ranger Tom Nichols told the newspaper the predatory reptile was about 2m long.
"It was seen going out the mouth of Sandfly Creek and going out to sea," he said
"It's right at the top end of the nudist beach."
Mr Nichols said the crocodile may have been attracted by the calm waters of the nudist haven.
"It could be hanging around for a little while or maybe just passing through," he said.
He cautioned the beachgoers to be careful but added he was hopeful the crocodile would be caught.
"We usually get eight out of 10 that we go for, which is not bad," he said.
"It's a constant reminder that crocodiles inhabit the Top End — especially when you've got such lovely seas like today."
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