Just because a place looks like paradise it doesn’t mean it is. Here
are ten of the most dangerous beaches that could lead you into a false
sense of security
Kilauea – Hawaii
Hawaii is famous for amazing beaches, big waves, and perfect
sunbathing weather but it’s not without it’s dangers. Hawaii also has
numerous volcanoes with Mt. Kilauea being the most active. The sand on
the Kilauea beach is black from volcanic ash and while it may be an
amazing place to visit, there is still the danger of the volcano
erupting. Especially when you consider that it has been active since
1983, it should make you think twice about visiting here
Playa Zipolite – Mexico
Mexico is home to Cancun Beach which has been voted the most
beautiful in the world but it is also home to one of the most deadliest
beaches too. The name of the beach supposedly translates to “beach of
the dead” which alone should put off visiting here but it still has a
large amount of tourists visiting every year
Playa Zipolite looks like paradise and can put you into a false sense
of security, a dip into the luscious blue sea could end up being your
last as the waves are huge which result in dangerous undercurrents. So
many people have died on this beach that a special lifeguard team have
been stationed here, thanks to these heroes the number of drownings has
declined over the years
Fraser Island – Australia
Sadly Fraser Island is a paradise that is forbidden to people as the
seas are home to dangerous jellyfish and sharks. The beach is just as
dangerous too as the island is home to some of the world’s deadliest
spiders and a few large crocodiles too. Is this piece of paradise really
worth the risk
Gansbaai – South Africa
Gansbaai has so many white sharks in the waters that it has become a
tourist attraction for adventure seekers. You can feed the mighty beasts
and if courageous enough can take a swim with them too. Of course
you’ll be given a shark proof cage for safety otherwise you’ll be their
food
Volusia County – Florida
Florida was in the headlines as it had the highest amount of shark
attacks in 2013. There have been more shark sightings off the coast of
Volusia County than in the entire South African region, which is
notorious for its shark habitat. While most shark attacks in Florida are
not fatal it still puts you off wanting to take a dip
But it’s not just sharks that are a threat, Florida also has the
highest fatalities from lightening strikes in North America too. Guess
you are not safe in the water or on the beach
Chowpatty Beach – India
Chowpatty Beach is India’s most famous beach but it is also one of
the most polluted in the world too. Every year hundreds of Mumbai
residents celebrate the Hindu festival of Ganesha Chaturthi on the beach
and it’s a tradition to wash their idols of Lord Ganapati in the sea
But as the waters and beach are so disgusting the chances of catching something here are highly likel
Bikini Atoll – US Marshall Islands
Bikini Atoll has a high amount of marine life making it a great place
to dive and it has also been made a Unesco World Heritage Site. But
despite it’s beauty there are also dangers.
The seas are shark infested and it was once a testing ground for
nuclear weapons between 1946 to 1958. Around 20 nuclear bombs were set
off on the islands infecting the area with radiation. The government has
since declared the area safe but do you still want to visit there
Schitovaya Bukhta – Russia
Schitovaya Bukhta is known to be one of the greatest surfing spots in
the world but unfortunately there are also numerous military facilities
based here. Because of this, surfers need to apply for a permit to ride
the waves and secondly one of these bases houses old nuclear submarines
which leak radiation
Heard Island – Antarctica
While most people prefer a beach with plenty of sunshine some extreme
surfers like to visit Heard Island. Being the Antarctic the sea is ice
cold but the surfers love the big waves, even if it does often give them
hypothermia
North Sentinel Island – Andaman Islands
The natives on this island do not like outsiders, an attempt to make
contact by India ended in their plane being shot by flaming arrows and
the need for a quick escape. In another instance a boat run ashore on
the island, the two occupants were instantly killed by the natives
So sometimes when you discover a stunning pristine beach it may be more dangerous than it looks