From the beaches of Queensland to those of Miami Beach …
… here are the 10 places where you should not swim!
Jellyfish and darters in Queensland
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With their white sand and turquoise waters, the beaches of Queensland, north of Australia, have something to dream of. But beware! These paradisiacal beaches hide a real danger: jellyfish.
These creatures are most commonly found between October and May, although they can invade the waters throughout the year.
However, one of the most dangerous jellyfish is the box jellyfish, also called “box jellyfish,” “sea wasp.” Or even “hand of death” because of the great danger it represents for man.
Too dangerous a sea
This transparent jellyfish, which is therefore difficult to spot in the water, is extremely poisonous. Indeed, she has an excruciating sting, which can even be fatal in some cases.
This is why swimming in Queensland is not permitted during the season, which runs from October to May. Except in the most frequented beaches, where anti-jellyfish nets are placed by the Australian authorities.
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However, it is important to know what to do in a sting from a box of jellyfish. In the first place, vinegar should be applied to the affected area to calm the pain. Moreover, bottles of vinegar are available on the beaches, which are frequented.
Then you have to remove the tentacles and go immediately to the hospital to apply an anti-venom. Do you know that special anti-jellyfish suits reduce the risk of getting stung by jellyfish while swimming?
A good idea; however, maximum vigilance and respect for the authorities’ instructions will only be more beneficial!
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In February 2004, Chinese-born shellfish collectors lost their lives in Morecambe Bay, a large bay in England’s northwest.
The latter, who was working during low tide, had been surprised by a rapidly rising tide! A natural characteristic that makes this berry particularly dangerous.
Too many victims because of this dangerous beach
Considered the largest expanse of intertidal mudflats and sand in the UK, with a total area of 310 km2, Morecambe Bay opens up to the Irish Sea.
It also has 7 islands as well as the estuaries of 5 rivers that flow into it. Well, all of this can make you want to discover this exceptional area! Unfortunately, venturing there can be fatal.
Indeed, the bay of Morecambe is known for its violent tides, which rise very quickly. And it’s quicksand that traps everyone and everything, including vehicles!
This does not prevent fishers and collectors of shellfish and other mollusks from going there when the tide is low, at the risk of their lives.
Acapulco, the tourist resort of Mexico
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Who has never dreamed of spending their vacation in a coastal town bordered by magnificent beaches? Many parts of the world attract millions of tourists every year for a dream vacation by the sea.
Unfortunately, as heavenly as they are, not all of these beaches are safe. And many people lose their lives on vacation.
Their danger? Violence!
One of these areas most known in the world for their danger despite the beauty of their beaches is none other than the Mexican city of Acapulco.
This seaside resort on the Pacific coast, which attracted all of Hollywood in the 1950s, has become a dangerous city today.
Foreign tourists desert it because of serious crime and the settling of scores that reign there. How to feel safe on these beaches constantly watched by the Mexican police?
Gansbaai Beach in South Africa
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Now here is Gansbaai Beach, a beach in South Africa known for its shark-infested waters! With five fatal shark attacks recorded in four years, it makes sense to place this little piece of paradise on the list of the world’s most dangerous beaches.
It is especially the white sharks that make the dangerous reputation of Gansbaai Beach. On the other hand, we also talk about bulldog sharks, a species of sharks whose size generally exceeds 2 m in length and can reach up to 3.5 m! Surfing, swimming, or even diving on this beach is therefore never without risk!