Millions of Americans will be heading to the beach this summer for some fun in the sun, but there are some risks involved. While no one wants to think about all the things that could go wrong when they’re enjoying the sand and surf, those dangers are out there, and a new report tells us where they’re the worst.
- New research from Simmrin Law reveals the most dangerous beaches in the country.
- To come up with their list, their experts analyzed different criteria, including hurricane strikes, shark attacks and surf zone fatalities, like rip currents.
- All of the top 10 most dangerous U.S. beaches are all in Florida, and it turns out, the entire top 25 list is all Florida beaches except for one - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- Topping the list is New Smyrna Beach, which has the highest likelihood of shark attacks.
- According to the research, it’s not the shark attacks that make the Sunshine State’s beaches so unsafe, it’s the hurricane risk and the storm surge and deadly rip currents that hurricanes bring.
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Beaches in the U.S.
- New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Panama City Beach, Florida
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Ormond Beach, Florida
- Ponce Inlet, Florida
- Indialantic Beach, Florida
- Melbourne Beach, Florida
- Miramar Beach, Florida
Source: NY Post
Scott's Thoughts:
- So let’s just not go to the beach during a hurricane and we’ll be fine!
- The whole list is in Florida! Wow. Maybe just stick with Virginia and Myrtle?
- I honestly don't do much ocean swimming. Prefer a good pool for swimming and beaches are for walking and enjoying the warm sun.