World's Deadliest Beaches

North Shore of Oahu

Unless you like dying while surfing, don’t surf off the beaches of the North Shore of Oahu. The infamous Banzai Pipeline waves there are considered the most lethal worldwide. Even professional surfers routinely lose their lives at the Pipeline. If it’s not drowning that does it, it will probably be impact with the shallow coral reefs.

Volusia County Bay

Sharks have gotten a bad rap when it comes to injuring or killing humans. This may be due to the fact that they are terrifying death machines consisting mostly of teeth and a torpedo-like body designed to propel those teeth. Still, you’re more likely to die from a bee sting or slipping in the shower. But you might still want to avoid Volusia County, Florida area beaches. This Atlantic coast county has seen more than 200 attacks in the last 150 years.

Fraser Island, Australia

If you like living, you may want to avoid the beaches of Fraser Island, Australia. The waters surrounding this admittedly beautiful island are teeming with sharks, rays, and highly poisonous jellies. Also there are saltwater crocodiles. If those don’t get you, the riptide might lead to drowning. And if you make it back onto shore, watch out for multiple species of venomous snakes, plus packs of hungry dingoes.