Dangerous beaches in the world
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Top 20 dangerous beaches in the world. A trip to the beach could be more fun and relaxing. But some beaches are home to a number of hidden dangers and hazards that can ruin any vacation or even potentially be […]
Top 20 dangerous beaches in the world. A trip to the beach could be more fun and relaxing. But some beaches are home to a number of hidden dangers and hazards that can ruin any vacation or even potentially be reasons for the end of your life. From shark attack hotspots and shores frequented by man-eating crocodiles to coastlines notorious for riptides and dangerously high pollution levels, we look at some beaches around the world that are fraught with potential problems. Here are the top 20 most dangerous beaches in the world.
Skeleton Coast
Wondering whose skeletons reign the grounds of this coast in Namibia? Might be humans, might not be, but definitely, innumerable ships have been destroyed at this coastline due to the scary Benguela Current! And adding to the fear are the various species of shark present in the waters. If someone still survives, they’ll have to confront the tigers and hyenas strolling on the beach.
This animal graveyard is the most dangerous beach in the world. The harsh climate and lack of water can make it difficult to survive on the Skeleton Coast, which is why remains are found everywhere. The sand is littered with elephant rib cages mixed with turtle shells, topped with whale vertebrae and seal skulls.
Kedungu Bay
Surfing Bali’s waves is on the bucket list of any surfer worth their salt thanks to its famously powerful breaks and spectacular scenery. This one of the top beaches in the world is also popular with sun seekers and renowned for their extreme tropical beauty—all swaying palms, soft sands, and bath-warm waters. Kedungu Bay, a beautiful black sand beach in Banjar Babut, is one of Bali’s many popular surf spots due to its three breaks.
Acapulco
Sadly, the resort is now infamously one of the most dangerous cities in the world due to drug-related violence and is mostly void of tourists. Kidnappings and murder are commonplace in the area of Guerrero, Mexico, and heavily armed police and soldiers can often be seen patrolling the beach. Businesses along the seafront are afflicted by extortion from drug gangs, while bodies and body parts have been found dumped on the sand.
Huntington City Beach
But hundreds of beachgoers left the beach of California in agony earlier this year, when a record number of people were stung by stingrays. The flatfish descended into the shallow waters and gave paddlers a nasty shock when they entered the water, sometimes puncturing their skin with their sting. The low tides and unusually warm waters are thought to have attracted the shy creatures closer to shore.
Adelaide city beaches
Adelaide City has one of the brazier beaches in the world. However, earlier this year a warning was issued for the metropolitan beaches as the beautiful but deadly blue-ringed octopus was found in unprecedented numbers. There were sightings along the coast down to Aldinga Beach in Australia, but most were seen around Glenelg, Brighton, and Somerton. Beachgoers were warned to keep children away from rocks, rubble, and other potential hiding places for the little but lethal creatures.
Lamu archipelago
You’ll wonder why this magical place doesn’t have a higher profile among travelers. The archipelago in Kenya has no cars. The streets and alleyways that cross the striking medieval buildings are too narrow to accommodate cars. To get around, you’ll either go by foot, donkey, or dhow. Moreover, the stunning sands of this archipelago are not top of the list for many honeymooners anymore due to the capture of many people by a hidden group in the past.
Camber Sands
Fringed with sand dunes, the three-mile stretch of golden sand on the East Sussex coast near Rye is a popular place in England, especially on sunny days when people flock here to build sand castles and swim. Due to its size, however, it rarely gets too crowded. It’s also a great spot on windy days for flying kites and kitesurfing, according to Reddit stories.
Kilauea
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has been active since 1983, and a 6.5-mile lava flow spills into the ocean, causing the water to boil and steam as it cools the lava into rock. It’s an incredible sight, but be careful: the U.S. Geological Survey warns that steam vents can spurt hot lava jets and toss rocks a considerable distance.
Kilauea has had more than 60 recorded eruptions in the current cycle, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and has been erupting on a continuous basis since 1983. On May 3, 2018, the volcano erupted dramatically, several hours after a magnitude-5.0 quake struck the Big Island.
Cape Tribulation
Australia is a beautiful country and offers a plethora of pristine beaches. But have you ever wondered these beaches might be lethal for your life?! Well, to your surprise, it is true. Cape Tribulation is full of stingers that will sting you to your final exit. Crocodiles and wild boars also reside there in abundance. Nothing is innocent here, not even the trees that are infamous for stinging! One touch and you’ll get thousands of little prickling glass-like shards embedded into your skin. They itch and sting, and the feeling can last for months.
Bikini Atoll
The beauty of this U.S. Marshall Island in Micronesia conceals a deadly history of nuclear weapons tests conducted by the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1958. Because the atoll remains too contaminated by radiation to be inhabited permanently and locally grown food is unsafe to eat, tourism is quite limited, though the area is popular with wreck divers. It should deserve place in the most amazing top 10 list for a negative reason.
Copacabana Beach
Rio’s most famous beach attracts tons of tourists each year, but be aware of the hazards that also await you there: high levels of bacteria in both the sand and water and frequent occurrences of petty crime, especially theft. So don’t leave your valuables, especially your phone, unattended, or, better yet, leave them at home. Indeed, the most dangerous sea in the world.
New Smyrna Beach
What might look seamlessly beautiful in the pictures might not always be true. There is a secret lurking behind that beauty that might skip the naked eye! New Smyrna is a beautiful beach in Florida, but it is infested with sharks that are more deadly than your imagination, and many people end their lives. Who would want to get bitten by a shark on a lovely summer afternoon?
Darwin Australia
Venomous box jellyfish swarms are common between October and May each year in this area in Australia, but crocodiles are a problem all year long, and, of course, there are also sharks. If you happen to be in Darwin and want to swim, do it only at patrolled beaches and always heed warnings from lifeguards.
During the stinger season, Darwin’s beaches are swarming with poisonous jellyfish. Box Jellyfish are the most common jellyfish around, typically found in the shallow waters of the coast. There isn’t usually a fixed date for the stinger season, but it does occur typically from November to May.
Girgaum Chowpatty Beach
The coastal waters of Mumbai are extremely polluted due to untreated sewage being discharged into the ocean there. Girgaum Chowpatty, a popular tourist beach, is among the most polluted beaches in the world, with high concentrations of fecal coliform bacteria in the water and sand, and the problem appears to be worsening, not improving.
Five people were saved from drowning in the sea near Girgaum Chowpatty beach when the boat they were onboard flipped due to overweight on one side. The incident happened during the immersion of Ganesha’s idol.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island is in Australia. Ever thought a cute little creature like a dog could take your life? Well, that is not the only little thing that poses danger to the beaches of Fraser Island. It’s the jellyfish that stung many people who came here to have some fun. Talking about dogs, there is a breed called Dingoes that patrols the beaches and is known to have attacked humans.
Gansbaai
Have you watched the movies ‘Jaws’, ‘Deep Blue Sea’ etc.? If yes, then you must be knowing how scary it is. If you haven’t, then just think: what would you do if you came across a shark one day? While that might sound crazy, that happens on Gansbaai Beach almost every day. The area is found with many sharks, and they take no time in attacking! That’s located in South Africa and also ranked the most dangerous sea in the world.
Playa Zipolite
Playa Zipolite is one of the only nude beaches in Mexico but also one of the world’s most dangerous beaches. Don’t get flattered by the above fact. You should be more than glad if you don’t know how to swim! It is known as the ‘Beach of the Dead’ and the reason is riptides! You can rather take a sun bathe and go back home!
In 1995, a group of volunteer lifesavers was organized. Piña Palmera has trained them in CPR, and a man from the U.S. named Joaquin Venado has trained them in how to rescue people from the water. In the following year, drowning accidents were cut by half thanks to the group. Drowning does continue to occur with alarming frequency, however.
Utakleiv Beach
Norway’s Lofoten Islands are striking without a doubt. They are also some of the best spots from which to catch the Northern Lights. But while the beaches and shores might look inviting, it’s best to remain on dry, chilly land.
The islands, which lie north of the Arctic Circle, are surrounded by waters that are between 46 and 57 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer. To put that in perspective, according to the National Center for Cold Water Safety, water below 60 degrees Fahrenheit is extremely dangerous or immediately life-threatening.
So while the coastline might look romantic, especially under the dance of the northern sky, this is one Polar Bear Plunge that you should definitely skip.
Dumas Beach
Dumas Beach in the state of Gujarat in India, along the Arabian Sea, is considered to be one of the most haunted beaches in the world. Originally a cremation ground, it is reportedly home to spirits that continue to roam its shores.
But it’s not just ghoulish rumors that add to the mystery of this beach—iit also has a reputation for people disappearing and is home to a group of deadly king cobras, making it one of the world’s deadliest beaches as well. One thing is for certain: souls and poisonous snakes do not make for a relaxing beach getaway. What a creepypasta!
North Sentinel Island Beach
While it might look like it’s straight out of “Robinson Crusoe,” do not be fooled by this seemingly idyllic tropical locale.
The densely forested island is home to a group of indigenous people who are among the last to resist contact with the outside world. The Sentinelese are inhospitable to strangers and are known to kill any invaders who come to their shores.
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