A FISHO diced with the jaws of an opportunistic saltie in a mad dash to get to his tinny at Crab Claw Island.
The daring 20m-30m swim was made on Friday about 4pm, with the man luckily living to tell the tale.
A 4m croc has recently moved into the area, with staff at Crab Claw Island Resort keeping a close eye on the new resident.
While the decision to make the dash out to the boat wasn't too bright, the man was smart enough to swim out using the fastest stroke - freestyle.
The swim took less than a minute, with gobsmacked fishos and holiday-makers watching on in silence.