Enjoy at your peril
If your plans for your beachside holiday include reading, relaxing and surviving, cross these treacherous destinations off your list.
Hanakapiai Beach, Hawaii
The stunning three-kilometre 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. The trail sign keeps an updated tally of the number of deaths stemming from visitors who chose to forego caution and swim anyway. According to The Outdoor Project, the rip currents are so strong because this coastal area isn’t protected by any reef. For a different Hawaii, check out the the 10 must-see sites in Maui here.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
It’s known as the shark attack capital of the world: In 2017, University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File recorded nine shark bites for the year, down from 15 in 2016. While that sounds like good news, it still puts New Smyrna Beach-goers at more risk for shark attacks than anywhere else in the world. Find out 15 astonishing facts about America here.