You worry about sunburns and maybe high waves, but shark attacks and crime? Not so much on your radar. These two things make this beach very dangerous. Located in Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic Shore, the beach hosts many hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and residential buildings on its promenade.
It is an area of intense social activity which buzzes from morning till late at night. Crime here is high though and gangs of kids are known to charge down crowded beaches robbing anything that they can get away with.
HANAKAPIAI BEACH, HAWAII
Owing to a dangerously strong rip current, this beach in the Hawaiin islands on Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast has taken the lives of more than 30 people in the last 30 years. Its sandy shore line is visible in the summer but in the winter months, dangerously powerful waves and high tides wash away the sandy shore line. Its strong rip currents, high surf, dangerous shore breaks and other alarming conditions make it an extremely unsafe place to swim.
Picture this- the currents in the region are so powerful that the bodies of at least 15 drowning victims have yet to be recovered. About 30 people are estimated to have drowned here. And if that isn’t enough, there is also a legend that the beach is home to an ancient Hawaiian god who hunts for foreign swimmers.
CLIFTON BEACH, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
This flimsy net was put up by animal control to stop visitors from coming across a crocodile which was found walking on the sand. On top if this, the beach has seen at least twelve separate shark attacks. This doesn’t look so promising.
The beach is located in Clifton which is an exclusive residential area and home to the most expensive real estate in South Africa. The views here are incredible and it has been rated one of the Top Ten Beaches in the world. In 2005 and 2006 it was rated by Forbes.com at number 8 in the Top 10 Topless beaches in the World.
ALAPPUZHA BEACH, INDIA
Located in the Alappuzha town in Kerala, India, this beach’s waters hold many fish and toxic sea creatures.
Different sea creatures have been spotted dead on its shores like Jellyfish, poisonous Pufferfish and man-of-war. Not the kind of swimming partners you want.
BOSA CHICA STATE BEACH, CALIFORNIA
This deadly looking snake was found on this beach, which is north of Huntington Beach, California. While it looks cool, I wouldn’t want to be caught in the water with it.
The beach is a popular spot for surf fishing, I just hope fishers watch out for what they fish for.