Wildlife officers euthanase crocodile after reports of large reptile stalking surfers, fisherman in Mackay

Wildlife officers removed the 3.8m crocodile from the wild on Tuesday. (Supplied: Department of Environment and Science)

A large crocodile has been shot dead in Mackay after stalking surfers and fishermen in waters around the region.

As Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle passed offshore last week, North Wall was full of keen surfers who did not often get to catch a wave in Mackay.