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Concerns about the strength of the cliffs on the Jurassic Coast (Dorset, England) mean some of the country's most popular beaches could be closed to tourists.
The region's tourism manager has asked the public to stay away from the edge of the cliff for fear it might collapse under their feet. Last week, a huge piece of rock fell in West Bay, Dorset, adding to fears that someone could be seriously injured or killed.
Charlotte Blackman, 22, died four years ago after being crushed by a 400-ton rock that fell onto a beach near Burton Bradstock when a 50-meter cliff collapsed.
Here are a few other beaches that are considered some of the most dangerous in the world.
15. Reunion
Last year, Reunion Island developed a raft of ways to stop shark attacks in an attempt to shake off the grim notoriety of being the deadliest island on the planet.
In French territory, located 257 kilometers from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, 20 shark attacks have been recorded since 2011, 7 of which have become fatal. This means that over the past 5 years, 13% of all fatal shark attacks have occurred on the coast of this tiny 64 km long island.
14. Fraser Island, Australia
The waters surrounding Fraser Island in southeast Queensland are a dangerous area. Unless you don't mind swimming with sharks and poisonous jellyfish while battling strong rip currents.
Moving inland from the coast, you will most likely encounter some of the deadliest spiders and the strangest saltwater crocodiles, as well as dingoes, which are known to occasionally attack humans.
13. Gansbaai, South Africa
This part of our planet is a great white territory (Gansbai is considered the unofficial world capital of great white sharks). A few kilometers from the coast is Shark Alley, a small channel between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.
The island's waters are home to nearly 60,000 fur seals, which attract schools of great white sharks and later many tourists with video cameras inside submerged metal cages.
12. Praia de Boa Viegem, Brazil
A year-round attraction for sunbathers, this popular sandy beach in Recife, Brazil was once thought to be shark-free.
However, since 1992, at least 50 shark attacks have been reported here, 19 of which have been fatal. Ecologists say this is happening as a result of the destruction of the region's coastal ecosystem caused by fishing boats trawling closer to the coast.
And if this is not enough to be careful, then it is worth adding that the authorities of the city are fighting violent crime.
11. Shenzhen, China
In addition to being crowded, this beach in Shenzhen, located at the border crossing with Hong Kong, is a sobering reminder that drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 in the People's Republic of China.
10. Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia
Every year from October to April, flocks of box jellyfish force the authorities to close hundreds of beaches along the northern coast of Australia. These marine animals are some of the most venomous creatures in the world. They have been responsible for at least 70 deaths since 1883.
Box jellyfish stings are so deadly and painful that some victims go into cardiac arrest before they can reach shore.
9. Volusia County, Florida, USA
According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), a database of reported shark attacks since 1882, there have been more unprovoked shark attacks on the coast of Volousi County in Florida than in all of South Africa, with 267 in total. None of however, they were not fatal.
In addition, the likelihood of being struck by lightning in Florida is much higher than anywhere else in North America: between 1997 and 2006, 71 people died from lightning strikes in this state.
8. Chowpatty Beach, India
This beach in Mumbai has long had a reputation for being one of the dirtiest in the world, and the water here is completely unsuitable for swimming.
You can only come here in early September, when the people of Mumbai gather here to celebrate the Hindu festival of Ganesha Chaturthi.
7. Copacabana Beach, Brazil
This beach is not quite in the same league as Praia de Boa Viege in Recife - only 6 confirmed shark attacks since 1931. Petty crimes are much more dangerous here.
Robbery and theft are common on Copacabana Beach, so it's best to leave your camcorder and wallet in the hotel safe. And the numerous incidents that occurred here during the Olympics with tourists and athletes are another confirmation of this.
6. Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands
This UNESCO World Heritage site is dangerous for two reasons: nuclear radiation and sharks. More than 20 nuclear weapons tests were conducted here between 1946 and 1958, and when US military experts declared them "safe" in 1997, none of the locals wanted to return here, and food grown on this land is not recommended. . So it's better not to try coconuts that have fallen from trees.
In addition, the lack of fishing in the region means that marine life has flourished here, including sharks, which, along with the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred in the area, attract hundreds of divers each year.
5. The Red Triangle, California, USA
This stretch of Northern California coastline, from Big Sur to Bodega Bay, is home to 11% of all reported attacks on humans by great white sharks, according to the International Shark Attack Registry.
A large number of marine mammals, including seals, otters and sea lions, is the reason why a large population of great white sharks has settled here.
4. Kilauea, Hawaii
Be careful when laying out the towel. The black sand beach on Kilauea, Hawaii's largest island, is next to one of the world's most active volcanoes.
It has been continuously erupting since 1983, freeing itself from lava flowing straight into the ocean. Since 1828, there have also been 102 unprovoked shark attacks, 8 of which were fatal.
3. Zipolite Beach (Playa Zipolite), Mexico
Some argue that the word "zipolite" comes from the Nahuatl language of the Nahua indigenous people and means "of the dead". Popular with nudists and hikers, this small but well-visited stretch of sand is known for its huge waves and dangerous rip currents.
In 1995, a volunteer lifeguard team was established to drastically reduce the number of drowning cases, and between 2007 and 2009 there were no deaths, and rescuers saved the lives of 180 people.
2. Amazon Beaches, Brazil
Kayaking down the Amazon means sharing water with piranhas, anacondas and electric eels. Therefore, it is better to stay on the shore.
1. Staithes Beach, UK
Surfers Against Sewage describes States Beach in Yorkshire as one of the "worst in Europe" due to its polluted water.
In addition, according to the Marine Conservation Society, it is also among the 31 British beaches that do not meet basic European standards.
The list also includes Burnham-on-sea in Somerset, Walpole Bay in Margate and Silloth in Cornwall. What are the risks of swimming in polluted water? Acute diarrhea, E. coli, meningitis, typhoid and hepatitis A, according to Surfers Against Wastewater.
When children grow up, they stop believing in fairy tales. Disappointment comes gradually. In the Odessa region, I found something that can destroy childhood at once: in a small children's park, fairy-tale heroes appear as terrible monsters.
Perhaps that is why the famous Black Sea resort died - unkempt beaches, abandoned houses and abandoned hotels. Vinoy is not a children's park at all
1. But just imagine, you arrive in Sergeevka, check into the Yuzhnaya Hotel, and go to the sea: an air mattress in one hand, a child in the other. The child notices Gulliver in the distance: he is big, he can be seen from everywhere. Come closer: a scary giant with a whitened face, painfully reminiscent of Johnny Depp in a movie about a chocolate factory. The child is still having fun, you accept the giant's invitation and find yourself in a TALE. 
2. Only later will you compare why the animals depicted on the yellow wall of the entrance have such aggressive faces. 
3. The first person you will meet will be the local Virgil - a character from Pushkin's fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila". Empty eye sockets, loopholes, from which it is convenient to shoot back from enemies, a gaping mouth, an incomprehensible nano-hat on his head. If you approach the head from behind, you can enter it and roll out on an inclined hill right from the monster's mouth. 
4. An immobilized black cat in a yellow scarf looks at you with dead eyes. Its tail is several times thicker than its front and hind legs. The front ones, moreover, were swollen from varicose veins. 
5. The farther - the worse. This part of the park is completely dedicated to the work of the famous children's writer Alexander Volkov. The center of the sculptural composition is occupied by the Yellow Mist, and on his head is the same nano-cap as the Head from the third photo.
6. Who is this I do not know. But death emanates from his red eyes. 
7. Terrible big head carefully watching what is happening in the park. The Scarecrow is executed on the gallows by hanging. And what happens on the left between the lion and the Tin Woodman is too indecent to write about it in a blog. 
8. These wooden soldiers of Oorfene Juice are the most innocent thing found in the park. 
9. Cthulhu. He is the Brain Slug. The hero of the Internet does not look as attractive in real life as in Lovecraft's numerous engravings - he is actually scary. Particularly brave guys can voluntarily expose their brains to be eaten by a terrible creature, sitting on a bench. Or even lay down on it. 
10. And all the same head with lips smeared with jam continues to watch. It can be seen from all parts of the park. 
11. Stone whales and minnows the size of whales no longer splash in the water. They stand on the ground, frozen forever. Probably, this sculpture is called "Aral Sea after a nuclear explosion". 
12. Good-natured Serpent Gorynych is talking about something with a dolphin. They are not embarrassed that they are from different fairy tales, and are found in different places. For some reason, I didn’t take a picture of the dolphin, but it looks like whales and minnows from the last photo. 
13. There was a place for "Star Wars" in Sergeevsky Park. 
14. And a steam locomotive that never arrives anywhere is full of surprise. 
15. Near the orbital space station in purple (the same Star Wars) an imperious dinosaur is operating. 
16. A sad elephant with a ladder driven into it stands silently. He understands that he cannot compete. 
17. Finally, in the most remote place of the park, an unknown sculptor erected a monument to what helped him find inspiration. 
In the next post, I will tell you about the Sergeevka resort itself: together with you we will climb onto the upper balcony of a 16-story abandoned hotel, and listen to a story about how.
In the hot season of holidays, you really want to get out to the sea and fully enjoy all the splendor of the sea coast. The very word "beach" evokes pleasant associations: holidays, the ocean, the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls ... sharks, currents. Stop. What do the last two words in this series of pleasantries do?
Often, many people forget that beauty and danger are frequent neighbors. Therefore, we present you the top ten most dangerous beaches in the world. A visit to some of them can cost you your health, and sometimes ... your life.
1. Queensland and the Tiwa Islands in Australia: death by jellyfish
Australian beaches are considered to be the most dangerous in the world. Here often there are not only shark attacks, but also box jellyfish. Many vacationers are not even aware of such a danger, however, these representatives of the oceans have one of the most powerful poisons in the world. Stinging cells can cause both a simple burn and send a gaping bather to the next world in a matter of minutes. It is especially dangerous that these animals are not very noticeable in the sea waves, and therefore one should be extremely vigilant.
The greatest likelihood of a collision with this scourge is in the waters of the Arafura and Timor Seas. These waters are washed by the Tiwi Islands and the coast of Queensland from the northeast. Sometimes box jellyfish are called "sea wasps". They even acquired the status of a certain symbol of local resorts. And in 2011, the Australian Mint dedicated a silver collector's coin to jellyfish.
In order not to intimidate those wishing to visit Australia at all, let's say that deaths are not so frequent after meetings with these marine representatives. Children are considered the most vulnerable, as their immunity cannot cope with burns. If you give a little statistics, then out of about 30 official cases of attacks on humans by jellyfish, 12 ended in the death of children.
The most dangerous swimming season is from October to April. At this time, experts strongly recommend to give up swimming. Especially after lunch, because it is at this time that jellyfish are most active.
2. South Africa, Fish Hoek beaches: white man-eating sharks
Perhaps the most common and well-known water hazard in the world are sharks. According to the international registry (which includes cases of shark attacks), only in 2010 there were 79 attacks (unprovoked!) On a person. True, only 6 of them ended in death, but this statistic is terrifying. It is noteworthy that climate change on the planet provokes these inhabitants of the deep sea to greater aggression. Scientists believe that there will be more and more cases of attacks every year.
Among the most dangerous "shark" beaches, one can single out the coast of Cape Town. In the waters of the ocean that washes it, there is a huge man-eating shark, otherwise called white. Since the beginning of the hot season, the character of the predator is already not very accommodating, it becomes even worse. Aggression is increasing, and with it the danger to vacationers.
The South African government already in the sixties of the last century installed underwater networks on most of the beaches of the most famous resort of Fish Hoek. However, it is impossible to completely protect tourists and the local population. In 2010 alone, more than 21 predator attacks were recorded.
For all supporters of a safe holiday, the Shark Spotters website has been created, where you can follow the activity of white sharks.
3. Mexican beach Zipolite Beach: a swift undercurrent
Predatory fish or jellyfish are far from all the dangers that await careless holidaymakers. So on a small, quiet and very beautiful Mexican beach with turquoise water and white sand, a serious threat lurks. Locals avoid this place, especially from April to June. Just at this time, the undercurrent is gaining strength here, which is almost impossible to see from the shore. Plus, this summer there are very strong ebbs and flows. Water comes and goes with such force that it can carry even an adult with it. Sea cliffs and cliffs, which adorn the beach in abundance, give the place an additional danger.
The Mexican authorities annually arrange rescue work, which is bearing fruit. In 2010 alone, 180 people who could not cope with the current were rescued here. These careless vacationers ignored the warning red flags on the shore, for which they paid with thrills.
Even the name of the beach "Zipolite" is translated from the local dialect of the Zapotec as "shore of the dead." However, this does not prevent him from being the center of attention of nudists and hippies in the hottest summer months. Moreover, the rest here is cheap, and the nature is very picturesque.
4. Marshall Islands (Bikini Atoll): invisible danger - radiation
It was here from 1946 to 1958 that the US military conducted tests of the hydrogen and atomic bombs. In 1954, after another explosion, the island was completely destroyed, and 800 local residents died from diseases caused by radiation.
Marshall Islands on the map:
To this day, the radiation level here is 3.8 R/h. However, scientists believe that a number of beaches on the atoll are quite suitable for recreation. The seclusion and even isolation of the island gives a special highlight to the rest. And if you want to get here, you should enter either the central Pacific diving expedition, or through the official website of Bikini as a tourist. There are week-long tours here from mid-April to November, and the group usually consists of only 12-15 members.
5. New Smyrna (USA): a beach with a thousand and one misfortunes
Among the beaches there are those where trouble does not come alone. There is just such a beach in Florida - it is considered the most unfortunate in the State. In 2010 alone, more than 600 ship collisions were recorded here, 68 of which ended very badly. Among all the beaches in the United States, it has the highest number of accidents on the water. According to the explanation of experts, there is simply too much congestion of tourists, so lifeguards and water patrols cannot cope with such a large flow.
In addition, New Smyrna literally attracts lightning.
What lightning looks like photo
Over the past half century, almost 500 people have died here from this natural scourge. The region where the beach is located is famous for thunderstorms, and the people on the beach become the highest points, and are a kind of lightning catcher. One has only to happen to a thunderstorm, as vacationers automatically acquire the status of living targets.
But that's not all. The waters washing the beach have long been chosen by sharks. Last year, more than a dozen people were bitten by sea predators during the summer season, but only one case was fatal. Against this background, one should not be surprised at the frequent evacuations of people from the beach and the closure of the territory.
6. Brazil Sao Paulo: sharp-toothed piranhas
There are legends about these predators that can gnaw a person in a matter of seconds in the Amazon. The highest activity of piranhas is observed in the southeast in the tributaries of the Amazon. For example, in 2002 alone, 38 bathers were injured on Conceao Beach in Santa Cruz. And that's just for 5 weekends. After that, a couple more outbreaks of aggression were noted in the cities of Itapui and Iacanga. In just a couple of weeks, 50 people became victims of fish. And in 2009, piranhas bit 74 people in 1 month! However, official statistics are silent on the number of deaths. According to the latest data, it is believed that the beaches of Sao Paulo have acquired the status of the most dangerous for people.
According to scientists, the aggression of fish is associated with the construction of river dams, which leads to a huge breeding of piranhas. And then the broods are sent to habitats unusual for them, that is, to places of public bathing.
These individuals can reach 30 cm in length. In adulthood, the fish easily bites a human finger in half. But here it is worth noting that not all of them are carnivorous, there are varieties that feed only on plants, seeds and algae.
7. Brazilian beach Copacobana: criminals are on the alert
This beach was chosen in the 50s of the last century by the elite of society. Currently, there is no place in Rio more associated with crime than this beach. In the list of crimes: prostitution, robberies, rapes, kidnappings of children - all this has long become an everyday occurrence for these places. In 2010, more than eight dozen people became victims of crimes, and three dozen filled up obituaries.
The Brazilian government has long recorded the region as one of the most problematic. The Copacabana area, according to police reports, is home to the most drug lords and mafia bosses. Tourists themselves report that not only the beach, but also in hotels nearby, is also not always calm. And God forbid, if you rented a yacht, because the water has its own dangers in the form of classic piracy.
8. Repulse Bay (Hong Kong): a lot of garbage
Translated from the local language, this place is called "Where the seagulls nest." However, these noble birds have long since left the beach, as the level of pollution on it is above all norms. At the beginning of the twentieth century, global construction began here, which has not yet been completed. And this is a serious threat to the environment.
Many construction wastes are dumped directly into the sea. Scientists have long recorded a lot of chemical waste in the waters, although this is not visible in the photographs. All this leads to the reproduction of algae, bacteria, and the death of marine life. Local residents from time to time arrange global purges, but these measures do not lead to a significant result. The authorities do not meet the needs of the population, since housing offered in the Repulse Bay area is considered the most elite and expensive in Hong Kong.
9 Virginia Beach (USA): Wild Foxes
What you can’t imagine on the beach is the attack of wild foxes. It would seem that danger should be expected from aquatic inhabitants or the vagaries of nature. However, on the longest beach on the Atlantic coast, which is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, this happens. Despite the fact that the city itself is considered the cleanest and most prosperous among the resort areas, the nearby parks are a direct supplier of wild animals. The most common aggressors among them are foxes.
From time to time they attack vacationers, which creates not very comfortable conditions for recreation.
10. Cable Beach (Australia): fear the crocodiles!
This beach attracts not only tourists, but also huge reptiles. As a species, crocodiles are officially protected by the state and hunting for them is prohibited. Perhaps this led to their uncontrolled reproduction and aggression. Increasing attacks have led many to advocate for a partial lifting of restrictions on crocodile fishing. The government is still thinking, as it fears a tourist boom for hunting trophies.
In the meantime, these reptiles feel completely safe and attack tourists with impunity. This happens especially often on the northern beaches of Queensland - in the last 25 years alone, more than a dozen deaths of crocodile attacks on people have been recorded here.
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The word "beach" evokes many pleasant associations: summer vacation, long-awaited vacation, ocean, sea, sand and surf, peace. However, it is worth remembering that some beaches are so dangerous that a harmless desire to swim on them can lead to a very sad outcome.
Around the world, Forbes has selected 10 beaches, a visit to which can cost vacationers life or health.
Beaches of Queensland and the Tiwi Islands (Australia): poisonous box jellyfish
It is believed that Australian beaches are the most dangerous in the world. In addition to shark attacks, which are a common occurrence in Australia, almost every year in the resorts of the north coast, vacationers become victims of box jellyfish. They are known to possess one of the most potent animal poisons, and the burn caused by their stinging cells can be fatal within minutes. At the same time, such jellyfish are rather inconspicuous, and it is not easy to notice them in the water.
Collision with them is most likely in the waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas, washing the beach areas of the Tiwi Islands and the northeast coast of Queensland. "Sea wasps" - as they are sometimes called - even became a kind of symbol of these resorts: in 2011, a silver coin with the image of a monster was even issued in Australia.
However, deaths from encounters with box jellyfish are still quite rare. Their most vulnerable victims are children: it is they who most often do not survive after their burns. Thus, out of 30 reported cases of attacks on the northern coast of Australia over the past 20 years, 12 of them ended in infant deaths. Nevertheless, last year, miraculously, a 10-year-old girl was saved, who was taken to the hospital with numerous burns.
Sunset over Nudgee Beach, Queensland, Australia:
To avoid the risk, experts advise against swimming on the northern coast of Australia from October to April, especially in the afternoon, when jellyfish are most active.
Fish Hoek beach, South Africa: white sharks
The most common beach hazard in the world is, of course, sharks. According to the latest data from the International Shark Attack Registry, in 2010 there were 79 unprovoked attacks, 6 of which ended for vacationers death. Due to climate change, marine predators have become more aggressive and attacks are predicted to increase this year.
The coast of Cape Town has been recognized more than once the most dangerous place in the world for tourism: in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, washing the shores of the Western Cape, one of the largest populations in the world lives, which become especially aggressive with the onset of heat.
And even despite the fact that underwater nets were installed on most of the beaches of the most popular South African resort of Fish Hoek back in the 1960s, attacks by predators still cannot be avoided. So, in 2010, 21 unprovoked shark attacks were recorded here, 6 of which ended in death. The last case of a shark attack on a person within the coastline occurred in January last year and was especially cruel: the police caught parts of the body of a man torn to pieces throughout the next month.
Those who do not want to repeat the fate of the unfortunate can follow the activity of white sharks on the website of the Shark Spotters organization in the "shark activity" section: the last appearance of a white predator there was recorded on June 21.
Zipolite Beach (Mexico): strong undercurrent
Quiet and small beach with silky white sand and turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean attracts many tourists. However, locals prefer to avoid this place - especially during the period from April to June, when the water, as they say here, "rebels".
This rebellion is expressed by a strong undercurrent, including reverse, which is difficult to notice from the shore. In addition, during the summer months, during the full moon period, high tides usually occur, with the strength of the flow of which it is difficult to cope even with an adult. The danger is also enhanced by the sea cliffs and cliffs that hide in the deep ocean.
Every year, the Mexican authorities spend decent amounts on organizing the work of rescuers, and indeed since 2007, not a single death has been recorded on the beach (although in 2010, 180 people were officially rescued who could not cope with the current, ignoring the red flags set on the shore) .
By the way, the name of the beach and the bay - Zipolite - is very disturbing in itself: in translation from the local Zapotec dialect, this means "shore of the dead." However, the beach is known as one of the top summer destinations for nudists and hippies from all over the world: the beach is inexpensive and picturesque.
Bikini Atoll (Marshall Islands): high levels of radiation
This small atoll in the Pacific Ocean is not only famous for giving its name to the swimsuit that Brigitte Bardot made famous in the film And God Created Woman. Between 1946 and 1958, the United States used the island to test atomic and hydrogen bombs as part of Operation Crossroads.
During tests on March 1, 1954, the island was almost completely destroyed. Subsequently, more than 800 inhabitants of the Pacific atoll died from various cancers caused by nuclear tests.
Cemetery, Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands:
The radiation level here is still above the norm: the average dose of external radiation is about 3.8 R/h. But nevertheless, many believe that some of the beaches of Bikini are quite suitable for recreation: tourists from all over the world are attracted by the isolation of the “nuclear” island. However, getting to the atoll is not so easy: either as part of the Central Pacific Diving Expedition, or, as a tourist, by ordering a tour on the Bikini official website. Seven-day trips usually take place from mid-April to November in groups of 12-15 people.
Bikini Atoll:
New Smyrna Beach (USA): sharks, accidents, lightning strikes
One of Florida's central beaches has rightfully earned fame as the most unfortunate resort in the state. In 2010, there were 640 collisions of various watercraft, 68 of which ended in death - the highest number of water accidents ever recorded on US beaches. Experts explain this by the strong overcrowding of the beach: lifeguards and water patrol simply do not have the opportunity to keep track of everyone.
In addition, New Smyrna is also dangerous due to frequent lightning flashes. Over the past 50 years, 459 people have died from lightning strikes here. According to security officials, people on the beach are the highest points, which means that during thunderstorms they are a priori targets for discharges.
In addition to all of the above and regardless of the weather, vacationers on New Smyrna beach are targets for sharks. Last summer, 13 people were bitten and, fortunately, only 1 case was fatal. Therefore, it is not surprising that the evacuation of people, followed by days of closure of areas on this beach, is a fairly common occurrence.
Copacabana beach (Brazil): high crime rate
Once a high-society playground in the mid-1950s, today Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach has a reputation for being the most unfortunate place to relax, with one of the highest crime rates in all of Brazil. Robbery, prostitution, drug dealing, rape and even kidnapping are everyday occurrences for this place. In 2010, more than 80 people became victims of various severity of crimes here, and 30 people were killed.
For the Brazilian government, this region is one of the most problematic: it is in the Copacabana area, according to the police, that the largest number of drug lords and mafia representatives live. Vacationers also say that danger awaits tourists not only on the Copacabana beach itself, but also in hotels on the coast, it is also not always calm. And for those who decide to rent, for example, a yacht, it is worth remembering that cases of pirate seizures of ships are not uncommon in the water area of Copacabana.
Repulse Bay (Hong Kong): Trash
The original Chinese name of this island bay in the south of Hong Kong translates as "the place where seagulls nest." However, the birds have long since left this bay: garbage and various kinds of pollution - typical problems of urban beaches - have reached their climax in Repulse Bay. Repulse Bay:
Construction work, which began at the beginning of the 20th century, causes enormous damage to the ecology of the entire region: production waste is dumped directly into the waters of the South China Sea. The pollution of the waters of the bay is so great that “red flows” were noticed in some of its places, and epidemiological checks of the composition of the water showed the presence of a record amount of chemical elements in it. Although it is not very visible in the photographs:
The beaches of Sao Paulo (Brazil): piranhas
Since the famous trip of Theodore Roosevelt to the Amazon, when he saw how large animals became victims of carnivorous piranhas and heard stories about natives eaten alive, the attitude towards piranhas has not changed. River predators still pose a danger to humans.
They are most active in the southeastern tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil. So, in 2002, on the Conceicao beach in the city of Santa Cruz, 38 bathers became victims of "river hyenas" over five weekends. Two more outbreaks of fish aggression were registered in 2003 on the beaches of the cities of Itapui and Iacanga: more than 50 people suffered from piranhas there in 2 weeks. According to the latest data, the greatest concern is caused by the beaches of the city of Sao Paulo, where in December 2009 piranhas bit 74 people. And although there were no official reports of deaths, there were numerous cases of amputation of fingers from vacationers.
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Ecologists explain the outbreaks of aggression among river predators by interference in their habitat: the construction of river dams creates conditions for uncontrolled breeding of piranhas and, as a result, the emergence of their "nests" where it should not be - in public bathing areas.
Piranhas reach up to 30 cm in length, an adult piranha can easily bite a human finger in half. However, it is worth remembering that not all piranhas are carnivorous: some of them can only eat plants, algae or seeds. Therefore, numerous horror films dedicated to bloodthirsty and merciless river predators, in many respects, according to biologists, are a banal exaggeration.
Beaches of Virginia Beach (USA): wild fox attacks
Virginia Beach is even mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records: it is the city with the longest public beach on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. In addition, it is also considered one of the cleanest and most prosperous resort towns in America. Virginia Beach:
However, the parks and beaches of Virginia Beach are attractive not only for tourists, but also for wild animals. Attacks by rabid foxes on people have increased here since June 2010, and in March 2011, a fox attacked three beachgoers, inflicting several bites and scratches on them.
Attacks of forest animals in Virginia Beach are generally quite frequent: in addition to wild foxes, in the fall of 2006, The Magazine of Virginia Beach also reported that wild raccoons and squirrels, potential carriers of various diseases, were seen in the forest strip of the beach near garbage cans.
Sunset over Virginia Beach:
Cable Beach (Australia): crocodiles
Not so long ago, the attention of biologists was attracted by the 22-kilometer Cable Beach in Broome, Australia. It was there that repeated appearances of terrifying reptiles were witnessed, and most recently, on Monday, July 25, the beach was once again officially closed.
cable beach
As a species, crocodiles are protected under Australian law and have been banned from hunting since 1974. This, according to experts, is the reason for the increased attacks of predators on people. In 2009, after a series of attacks, including on children, a dispute arose about the partial lifting of the ban on catching reptiles (at least 25 representatives per year). However, the Australian authorities did not agree to this, fearing that such measures would attract tourists who dream of getting the jaws of a crocodile as a hunting trophy.
Usually crocodile attacks in Australia occur on the beaches of the Northern Territory - in popular resorts such as Queensland and around the city of Darwin. Over the past 25 years, more than 10 deaths of attacks by predators on people have been recorded here.
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Dangerous sea creatures
The most dangerous seas are distinguished by the fact that it is dangerous to swim and travel on them, since you can encounter various troubles that can even cost your life. So it’s worth knowing which seas you should stay away from.
Planet Earth is an amazing world full of unique places, many of which are little studied by man or even not studied at all. Along with beautiful landscapes that surprise the eye, or harmless places that tourists so often visit, our planet is fraught with many mysteries and oddities, which will be discussed in this article. As you know, most of the planet is occupied by water.
But many of the existing seas are far from being as harmless as they seem at first glance. Some of them are officially dangerous, the dangers of others have yet to be known and figured out what their mystery is.
Sea Devil
Perhaps one of the most famous scary seas on Earth is the so-called Devil's Sea. It is located off the coast of Japan, but scientists are still arguing about its exact location. The name of this sea speaks for itself: it is believed that an anomalous zone passes in this place, and for a long time there are some strange phenomena that defy logical or scientific explanation.
In areas of the Devil's Sea, there are cases of violation of the perception of time, a person may be seized by panic or a strange state. Plants and animals also undergo changes in state: plant seeds do not grow, and animals change behavior, lose weight, or become ill. Ships die, and sometimes the water even changes color. Researchers suggest that such anomalies arise due to faults in the earth's crust, the merger of several streams of water, underground, underwater volcanoes, but no one fully knows the exact explanation for these phenomena.
Sargasso Sea
Another terrible sea is considered to be the Sargasso Sea. Being part of the Bermuda Triangle, it is located between Bermuda and Western India. It is named after the name of the algae, which is very abundant here. Since ancient times, this sea was considered a trap for ships: they got entangled in algae that floated on the surface of the water and died. Also in this sea are about 2 thousand microorganisms previously unknown to scientists.
Also a trap for ships is the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, located near South America. In 1913, the sailors saw a sailing ship near it and sent a boat to it. On this ship, 20 skeletons of the crew were found, but the strange thing was that all the equipment and things were in perfect order. Later they learned that this ship disappeared twenty-three years ago, but what happened to their crew is still unknown.
A small piece in the Red Sea is also a mysterious place - it is called the Blue Hole and is located near Egypt. This place is also called the cemetery of divers - there is even a memorial with the names of the dead. The depth of the Blue Hole is about a hundred meters. The Sea of Marmara is the smallest, but it is also fraught with danger. Since it arose on a split in the earth's crust, earthquakes and tsunamis often occur here, the waves of which reached two and a half meters in height.
Dead Sea
It is not for nothing that the Dead Sea has such a frightening name: it is the most salty on the planet. The concentration of salt in it is very high: about 280 grams per liter. It is not surprising that fish and shellfish do not live here - as soon as they get into such water, they immediately die, and their bodies are washed ashore by the waves. But a person can calmly be in this water and not drown. These are the dangerous seas that exist on the planet.
Perhaps all the seas are dangerous to some extent: some of them are inhabited by fish that can kill a person with sharp teeth or simply scare with their terrible appearance. But, despite such passions, they can still attract.