Leaping giant crocodiles are swiftly becoming tourist attractions in Australia , but how safe is it for the tourists or for humans in general when these cold blooded reptiles become too comfy and lose their instinctive fear on man.

A cruise down Adelaide can get pretty adventurous and jaw-dropping upon witnessing a 5.5 meter crocodile leaping straight out of the water, going after a slab-of-meat bait tied on a long pole. Is this a treat for the tourists, or for the croc?

“It’s not natural for a crocodile to follow a boat, but if they know they are going to get an easy feed, then they become quite accustomed to it,” says Craig Adams, a reptile expert who runs Snake and Spider Safety Awareness For Employees (SSSAFE).

“It’s only the large crocs which have the confidence to track down a large vessel carrying humans or come up to a boat. We’re training them to come up and get their food. The danger is the crocs become comfortable around boats,” Adams added.

So what if a 5.5m, 2600-pounder expect a small boat to launch them their meal?  Can crocs get aggressive and topple down the boat for a full board meal?

Okay, you’re in a small boat with your son or dad, fishing. Reeling in the fish, you didn’t notice a croc’s already zeroed in your catch. You stand up, and as soon as the fish hits the air, Godzilla leaps after your fish…and arm.

Scary.