We all love to take vacation anywhere in the world just to chill out and have fun - most of the time, the number one item in our priority list is to visit a beach where we can just go lie supine and enjoy the cool breeze that nature has to offer. While there are nice beaches around the world with a very clement atmosphere where we can just go have some fun and do the craziest things of all, some have proven themselves to be Satan's dwelling place that we just naturally need to avoid if we are not ready to be announced as obituary anytime soon.
Below are some of the most dangerous beaches in the world visitors need to avoid.
Hanakapiai Beach, Hawaii
The stunning two-mile hike to Hanakapiai Beach on the island of Kauai proves that looks can be deceiving. While the destination may look like paradise, that water holds incredibly strong rip currents one needs to avoid if you don't want to disappear for ever.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
It’s known as the shark attack capital of the world: New Smyrna Beach-goers are more at risk for shark attacks than anywhere else in the world. There have been over 80 bites recorded at this beach since 2009, and while you may think that number is small it is staggeringly higher than anywhere else.
Gansbaai, South Africa
Not far off the coast of this popular vacation destination lies a stretch of ocean called Shark Alley. Shark cage diving, which puts tourists in shark-proof cages to get them up-close-and-personal with the creatures, puts a somewhat safe spin on the area. However, a publication points out that there’s an “inordinate amount of blood and chum being dumped along the South African shoreline every day†to lure the sharks close to the boats.
Cape Tribulation, Australia
If you want to swim the waters of the aptly named Cape Tribulation, Cape-Trib.com suggests you wear a “stinger suit†as the area is home to a lot of stinging jellyfish. Saltwater crocodiles are also prevalent; the locals advise visitors stay away from swimming in the mouths of rivers. There are also big flightless birds whose dagger-like claws can rip out your intestine and as well as stinging trees which can actually sting you quite painfully with their jagged-edged leaves.
Playa Zipolite, Mexico
When a place’s nickname is the “Beach of Death,†you’ll want to think twice about visiting. Playa Zipolite looks like a stunning oasis, but its waters boast strong and potentially fatal undercurrents. Thanks to the beach’s growing popularity a special lifeguard team has been put in place; still, you may want to choose a different destination.
Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, UK
Morecambe Bay is dangerous because of all the freaky obstacles, such as quicksand, shifting channels, and river drainages. The locals have actually used horse-drawn carts and tractors with trailers to peruse the area, with the result that the machinery sinks into the quicksand never to be seen again.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
It may not have the same shark-infested waters or pollutants of other destinations on this list, but in 2017 Myrtle Beach was named the third most dangerous city in America, according to a SafeWise study based on crimes per capita.
Amazon Beaches, South America
You’ll find plenty of animals that pose an issue for swimmers here, such as anacondas, electric eels, piranhas, and vampire fish (candiru). Unfortunately, the area is also home to quite a bit of gang-related crime, like drug trafficking and robberies. Hundreds of small rivers make it easier for criminals to make their escape, like modern-day pirates.
Staithes Beach, UK
Surfers might be attracted to the giant waves at Yorkshire’s Staithes Beach, but they’ll be less keen on the contents of its water. The beach repeatedly makes the EU’s “swimming prohibited†list because of all the pollutants in the area. According to the BBC, the main reason for the high pollution levels is farm sewage draining into the harbor.