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A family pet has almost became dinner for a monster crocodile in Far North Queensland.
A drone spotted the reptile lurking in the shallows just metres away from a dog on the beach.
The pooch was seemingly completely unaware of the croc that was stalking its every move as it crept closer and closer.
Despite the close call, the dog went home safe and sound.
The Queensland government advises residents and their pets keep at least five metres away from the edge of the water in croc country.
The reptiles can be found in freshwater and saltwater locations along the coast and up to hundreds of kilometres inland.