7 Beaches With Most Shark Attack In the World
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It is estimated that there have been more than 50 recorded shark attacks in the last 20 years on this beach, the majority of which were fatal. As a result, Boa Viagem has actually banned surfing and swimming in water more than one meter (39 inches) deep since 1999. Most incidents are attributed to Bull sharks and Tiger sharks.
4. Esperance, Western Australia
Esperance, Australia Barat, Australia
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There is a beautiful white sand beach and perfect surf waves in the Indian Ocean that is Esperance beach. Activities centered on the ocean are central to work and play enjoyed by everyone.
However, there have been three fatal shark attacks within three years against surfers and divers. All three attacks were attributed to the Great White shark until many have called for mitigation strategies, from shark nets to drum motion sensors.
5. Sandy Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
Pantai Sandy, Oahu Hawaii, AS
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Sandy Beach on the island of Oahu locally known as "Broken Neck Beach" due to the strong breaking waves and the large number of injuries inflicted by the strong waves.
Sandy Beach receives near-constant ocean waves from northeasterly winds, short-period waves that break into strong, hollow tubes on a steep sandy beach.
Sandy's is known for its great body surfing and bodyboarding conditions and attracts many locals and visitors all year round.
Strong waves make surfers descend into the shallow sandbar. Inexperienced surfers even resulted in many injuries. Most are just bruises or scrapes, but some incidents are very serious, such as broken neck, pelvic bones and spinal cord injuries.
6. Makua Beach, Hawaii
Pantai Makua, Haena, Kauai, Hawaii, AS
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Makua Beach or known as "Tunnel Beach" after the events of 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton paddling on its surface. He played with his friends to catch some waves in late October 2013.
After one wave, he returned to rowing and was attacked by a tiger shark, estimated to be 4 meters long, which bit him in the left shoulder.
