It was Australia's very own Megashark Versus Crocosaurus.
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In one of the most Australian battles of predators, a group of sharks has been filmed surrounding a crocodile - and attacking it - in the pristine waters off the Northern Territory coast.
Fisherwoman Jessie Leigha captured the incredible footage near the Wessel Islands, a string of small, uninhabited islands in the Arafura Sea in East Arnhem Land, near the small NT community of Nhulunbuy.
The video shows the sharks trying to take a bite out of the outnumbered and surrounded crocodile before it fights back and swims away.
The showdown sought to answer that age-old question of who would win in a fight between a crocodile and a shark!
The Wessel Islands archipelago, first charted by the Dutch in the 17th century, is a known mecca for anglers from across the globe who chase mackerels and tuna, as well as a large variety of reef fish near the islands.
Annie Hesse
I am an award-winning media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcast, as well as photography and videography. I am the NT Correspondent at Australian Community Media and I write for my hometown newspaper, the Katherine Times. I love telling people's stories, and I am passionate about giving those a voice who may otherwise remain unheard. When I am not busy putting pen to paper, I spend time in my garden, go bushwalking or travel across the Northern Territory, Australia or the world. In my spare time I write, illustrate and publish books.
I am an award-winning media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcast, as well as photography and videography. I am the NT Correspondent at Australian Community Media and I write for my hometown newspaper, the Katherine Times. I love telling people's stories, and I am passionate about giving those a voice who may otherwise remain unheard. When I am not busy putting pen to paper, I spend time in my garden, go bushwalking or travel across the Northern Territory, Australia or the world. In my spare time I write, illustrate and publish books.
