Authorities say they have destroyed the saltwater crocodile involved in an attack off the Kimberley coast earlier this month.
The reptile had also launched at other boats in the popular tourist area.
Two off-duty staff from the Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures sustained minor injuries in mid-October after an incident with a crocodile at Cyclone Creek, 250 kilometres north of Broome.
The men were flown to Broome to receive medical treatment after the attack, with one reportedly being transferred to Perth for surgery, but have since been released.
According to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), rangers visited the area where the aggressive crocodile had been sighted in the days after the attack.
"This crocodile was identified as the problem animal and, consistent with the management approach and to ensure community safety, the animal was shot at close range," a spokesperson said.
"Although not sighted since, DBCA considers that the animal has been destroyed."
Crocodile launches at boats in area
It comes after the DBCA had received reports of a crocodile harassing boats at Cyclone Creek, an area regularly frequented by tourists visiting the Horizontal Falls.
"Earlier this year, a similar sized crocodile was reported launching itself towards vessels at this location [Cyclone Creek]," the DBCA spokesperson said after this month's attack.
The DBCA confirmed the crocodile harassing vessels at Cyclone Creek earlier this year was the same one involved in the recent attack on two Horizontal Seaplane Adventures staff.
As the wet season comes around in the North West of WA, the DBCA is urging people to report any saltwater crocodiles "approaching or interacting with people swimming, fishing, camping or boating".
The department has also urged people to be croc-wise in northern waters where crocodiles are common, can move vast distances and have been involved in fatal attacks.
"Don't be complacent," the spokesperson said.
"Populations of humans and crocodiles are higher than ever, leading to more frequent encounters."
