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Adventure sports are all very well, but nothing looks quite so impressive in a photo album as a close-up photo of a deadly animal. Preferably, with its mouth open. Getting dangerously near to animals capable of eating you can also be a major thrill in its own right - so here are some tips on where in the world you can view some of the scariest critters known to man…

These man-eating giants are abundant in Australia's Northern Territory. Perhaps the best croc-human face-off is to be had on the Adelaide River near Darwin, where boat tours take to the water and tempt the animals with tasty chicken; on cue, they leap clear out of the water and snap at the food. Get those cameras ready - and don't dangle any limbs over the side of the boat.