Mandurah mum Amber Lamond says she felt sick after spotting a crocodile at a spot where her kids had been swimming days earlier.

The mother of two is currently living the Australian dream travelling the country in a caravan with her young family and has been documenting their trip on social media.

She caught the crocodile on camera on December 5 at Bundegi Boat Ramp in Exmouth.

Mrs Lamond said she’d been swimming there the day before with her husband Greg, three-year-old son Angus and Ledger, one.

It’s unusual to see crocodiles as far south and Mrs Lamond said she didn’t expect she’d have to be “croc wise” in Exmouth.

“I feel like I could fight off a shark, but I couldn’t fight off a croc,” she joked.

“It was a bit of a shock, you hear that they can come down here but to actually see it where I’d been swimming a day before with the kids was a bit scary.

“I’m nervous even about going down for an afternoon swim on the gulf side. Even though it looks small I don’t want to risk it. I’ll go out on the boat but not on the shore.”

Parks and Wildlife Service staff confirmed the estuarine (saltwater) crocodile had been spotted at nearby McLeod Beach on December 7 and was probably the same crocodile filmed at Bundegi boat ramp, according to a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson.

They said there were two other sightings around Learmonth on December 8 that could not be confirmed as the same animal due to a lack of photographic evidence.

Parks and Wildlife Service staff and the Shire of Exmouth are conducting patrols and surveillance in the area.

The DBCA spokesperson added that a licence is required to take or disturb crocodiles as they are a protected species.

“These licences have strict conditions outlining when further action can be taken to remove an animal if required,” they said.

“Currently, the crocodile does not fall into this category, however, the Parks and Wildlife Service will continue to monitor the situation and adapt our response as required and look for safe opportunities to deploy a crocodile trap.

“Beaches in this area are managed by the Shire of Exmouth and Parks and Wildlife Service staff are working closely with shire rangers to manage the situation. Signage has been installed to warn people of these recent sightings.

“People are urged to be vigilant in the area. Your safety is your responsibility, always BE CROCWISE in the Pilbara.”

Mrs Lamond said this was the first time she’d ever thought about crocodiles in Exmouth, which is a favourite holiday spot for the family.

“They don’t have any signs about being croc wise, not like in Broome where you know they are common,” she said.

“They have put them up now obviously but I didn’t notice any previously.”

Exmouth experiences about 150,000 visitors a year and in recent years the area has seen an upswing in crocodile sightings.

In October town beach was closed after a 2m crocodile was spotted in the area.

People should report any further crocodile sightings to DBCA Parks and Wildlife Service Exmouth on (08) 9947 8000.

Updates will be provided on the Parks and Wildlife Service, Pilbara Facebook page.

Information on how to Be Crocwise can be found on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website.