Shore Lines is a place for readers to recount an experience of personal significance that helped them connect with one small stretch of the world’s vast and varied coast After years of living and working all over Latin America I had learned that the locals’ comprehension—and even appreciation—of absurdity is one of the few constants across diverse cultures But nowhere crystalized this absurdity so perfectly for me as Recife When I first arrived in Recife to plan a summer travel program for American students except for a few young men wearing jeans and sneakers and lounging around Soon I understood why: swimming off Recife’s shores is strongly discouraged Recife’s frequency of fatal shark attacks is one of the highest in the world. Since 1992, sharks have attacked 59 people in the area; 40 percent of the victims died Mangroves filter water from the rivers around which Recife is built but they have been cut gradually since the 1500s so more and more polluted water has flowed into the Atlantic—particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries The pollution is thought to attract sharks and kill shark prey Development has also disrupted the surrounding reef ecosystem—attacks spiked after the nearby Port of Suape started working at full capacity in 1992 first for settlements and then for tourism the people of Recife have developed and manicured their beautiful beaches yet I was well versed in Latin America’s paradoxes I met Costa Rican coffee growers who couldn’t afford their own crop and drank instant coffee instead I learned that the government hired hundreds of female traffic cops thinking they would be less corrupt than men—but drivers simply ran over the women Latin Americans try to laugh at these ironies But in Recife, locals aren’t laughing. Frustrated by the attacks, they’re building underwater nets and lines and educating beachgoers with a person dressed in a shark costume Recife’s shark-ridden beaches struck me as the most darkly poignant example of the irony woven through the Latin American identity But it also showed me the relentless optimism particular to Brazil: our predecessors might have made things bad Part of the Tula Foundation and Hakai Institute family Boa Viagem is the Miami or Venice Beach of Recife almost-suburban district with a 12-kilometer (eight-mile) stretch of beach along whose fine promenade some locals enjoy ice cream and snacks It’s also where the city’s inspiration can be best seen—at low tide the reefs here form pools in which you can take a dip Information on this page, including website, location, and opening hours, is subject to have changed since this page was last published. If you would like to report anything that’s inaccurate, let us know at notification@afar.com. AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC but some countries have potentially dangerous beaches that you should be aware of Brunno Braga•Jun 14 Beaches are synonymous with relaxation and fun for many people A perfect day includes the soothing sound of waves and the sensation of sand between one’s toes may have dangerous beaches that you should be aware of Beachgoers should remain vigilant about potential hazards like rip currents and shark attacks The world’s most dangerous beaches are notorious for their specific risks and hazards Factors such as the presence of dangerous wildlife or frequent drownings have all been taken into account Here are some of the world’s most dangerous beaches Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and is located off the coast of Queensland Its beaches have strong rip currents which can quickly sweep swimmers away from the shore The area also deals with its fair share of sharks Zipolite Beach is located in the state of Oaxaca on the Pacific coast of Mexico These conditions make swimming particularly dangerous Visitors should exercise caution and be mindful of the warning signs Cape Tribulation is a remote beach located in the Daintree Rainforest of Queensland The beach has plenty of wildlife that may stir up concern including saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish The combination of hazardous marine life and strong currents makes Cape Tribulation a potentially risky place to swim Hanakapiai Beach is situated on the rugged Na Pali Coast of Kauai which can be extremely dangerous for swimmers prompting authorities to advise against swimming due to the hazardous conditions Praia de Boa Viagem is a popular urban beach in the city of Recife It has gained notoriety for its high shark attack rate primarily attributed to the presence of a large population of tiger sharks in the area Swimmers are at risk of encountering these sharks so swimmers should be extra vigilant when swimming in these waters Playa Zipper is located in the Los Cabos region of Baja California Sur The beach is known for its strong undertows These conditions can make swimming hazardous particularly for inexperienced swimmers who may struggle to handle the strong currents and waves New Smyrna Beach is situated on the east coast of Florida and is known as the Shark Attack Capital of the World primarily involving blacktip and spinner sharks While most shark encounters here are relatively minor the frequency of incidents has earned it a reputation for being a potentially risky beach for swimming has earned the nickname Great White Shark Capital of the World due to the abundant presence of these perilous predators along its coastline The area attracts a significant population of great white sharks primarily due to the large colony of 60,000 fur seals inhabiting the narrow channel between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock Despite the inherent dangers of these waters tourists have the opportunity to observe these intimidating creatures up close in a secure manner by engaging in cage diving activities with trustworthy tour operators RELATED: The World’s Best Beach Parties To Include On Your Bucket List a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy Queen Elizabeth Once Stepped In To Prevent Snoop Dogg From Being Banned From The UK United Airlines Flight Attendant's Armrest Announcement Sparks Social Media Frenzy ‘Basketball Wives’ Star Mehgan James Speaks Out About Popular Bahamas Island With Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Friend Loses Leg Chaos Erupts After Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Forced To Give Up Seat For Minister Check out these filming sites that have added to this harrowing story of creative survival in two popular cities Paramount+'s 'MobLand' has rapidly garnered a wide audience thanks to 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in Brazil The company offers complete solutions to meet the needs of companies looking for the best infrastructure for their data,” the company said Surfix invested R$5 million (US$1m) to achieve Tier III certification at its Recife location Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Michael Runkel / robertharding / Getty Images Marco Simoni / robertharding / Getty Images   chivunck / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Museu do Homem do Nordeste / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 In a still from state surveillance video in Recife a lifeguard aboard a jet ski attempts to reach a drowning teen was fatally attacked by a shark before lifeguards were able to reach her .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Crystal BonvillianRECIFE Brazil — A Brazilian teenager being rescued from drowning on Monday was fatally attacked by a shark before lifeguards could get her out of the water Bruna Gobbi, 18, died after the incident at Boa Viagem beach, located in the northeastern Brazil city of Recife, the Daily Mail reports was swimming with her cousin when lifeguards noticed the young women were in trouble and initiated a rescue Two lifeguards began swimming out to the women while another raced ahead on a jet ski State government surveillance cameras recorded the attack The video shows Gobbi bobbing in the water as she tries to keep her head above the surface there is a flurry of movement and splashing water The water around the teen then turns bright red with blood Gobbi was brought to shore and treated before being taken to a hospital CNN reports that 57 people have been attacked off of Recife's coast since 1992 State data indicates that 40 percent of those attacks have happened at Boa Viagem beach Warning: The video contains graphic content Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices a city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco has some of the most enticing beaches in the country When it's 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the sun is blazing overhead nothing is more exciting than the idea of dipping into the water beyond those beaches That's because Recife — a host city for the most recent World Cup — has one of the highest shark-attack rates in the world Between 1992 and 2012, there were 56 attacks in the city's waters. Of those 56 attacks, 21 were fatal, according to the BBC a Recife beach that is surrounded by high-rise buildings certainly doesn't discourage people from sitting on the beach I also saw a handful of people going in the ocean in spite of shark-laden signs warning them away But locals tend to steer clear of the water I was warned by residents to stay out of the ocean The most recent well-publicized shark attack in Recife happened in 2013 to a woman visiting from Sao Paulo Recife's problem with sharks is a fairly new phenomenon a large port called Port Suape was built in Recife workers dredged estuaries and built long docks that spanned out into the ocean According to the BBC this interrupted the breeding and hunting habitats of bull sharks forcing them to move closer to the Recife beachline are attracted to the beach area by the trash that is thrown overboard from shipping vessels as well as by the low-frequency sounds the vessels emit The shark attacks began when Port Suape started dealing with heavy shipping traffic in the 1990s Pernambuco's Committee for Monitoring Shark Incidents implemented a shark-monitoring program a decade ago No sharks are "culled" (captured and killed) in the process In 2014, Dr. Fabio Hazin, a professor at the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, detailed the results in a paper published in Animal Conservation we came to the conclusion that shark culling is not necessary to mitigate shark peril off Recife," he wrote There have still been shark attacks in the past decade But the capture and release program is probably the best that Recife can hope for either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A man was fatally attacked by a shark Saturday off of the coast of Brazil's eastern tip was wading in the water with a friend at Piedade Beach in Jaboãtao dos Guararapes when the sea became choppy and cloudy Santos and his friends were reportedly drinking on the beach before they entered the water "It was a friend of mine who was in the sea with the person who was attacked," bystander Endriano Gomes told local reporters The Santos and friend Ademir Sebastiao da Silva reportedly could not see much in the sea due to water conditions They went into the water up to their waists around 2 p.m I went into the sea to pee," da Silva said The shark bit off Santos's hand and took a large bite out of his thigh Santos fell unconscious as his friends dragged him back to shore He was taken to a hospital in Recife where he was pronounced dead A person at the beach who witnessed the aftermath of the attack took a video of Santos lying in the sand Blood was streaming from his leg and from where his hand was bitten off If I had been diving or lingered in the water Signage around the Brazilian beach warns swimmers of possible sharks in the area There were 12 previous shark attacks in the area A lifeguard was also on duty at the time of the attack but he did not call the swimmers back to shore because they were not out very far The shark is thought to be a bull or tiger shark by officials but it is undetermined at this point in time the Brazilian state where the beach is located totaled 62 in the last three decades—25 of which were deadly "I've been working on this beach for 25 years and during this time I have witnessed a number of ferocious attacks," a local vendor told surf blog BeachGrit Each time it is very frightening and sad." 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Of those 56 attacks, 21 were fatal, according to the BBC certainly doesn’t discourage people from sitting on the beach The most recent well-publicised shark attack in Recife happened in 2013 to a woman visiting from Sao Paulo Recife’s problem with sharks is a fairly new phenomenon According to the BBC Tiger sharks, meanwhile, are attracted to the beach area by the trash that is thrown overboard from shipping vessels, as well as by the low-frequency sounds the vessels emit Pernambuco’s Committee for Monitoring Shark Incidents implemented a shark-monitoring program a decade ago No sharks are “culled” (captured and killed) in the process In 2014, Dr. Fabio Hazin, a professor at the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, detailed the results in a paper published in Animal Conservation we came to the conclusion that shark culling is not necessary to mitigate shark peril off Recife,” he wrote Create an email alert based on the current article Every last day of the year and the first of the following year are marked by one of the most beautiful and traditional celebrations of Catholic faith in Salvador which began in 1750 and seeks to strengthen faith and hope This party was initially instituted by the captains who on the 31st thanked for the year that was finishing and on the 1st requested Bom Jesus dos Navegantes for blessings for the year that was beginning a request of protection was made to Bom Jesus The event includes two maritime processions: the first takes the Largo da Boa Viagem / Basilica of Conceição da Praia route; The second on January 1st – one of the most popular in the city – has hundreds of boats accompanying the Galeota Gratidão do Povo which carries the image of Our Lord of the Navegantes through All Saints Bay waters The festivities in honor of Bom Jesus begin at the Church of Boa Viagem which will be followed by the temple washing and a moment of prayer At 11am this same day there will be the traditional hoisting of the devotion flag; and at 7:30 pm a mass will be celebrated with street vendors and families residing in the Boa Viagem beach region One of the most anticipated moments of the party will happen on December 31st the image of Lord Bom Jesus dos Navegantes will be boarded at Galeota and sail from Boa Viagem beach to the port of Salvador (2nd docks warehouse) to Our Lady of Conceição da Praia Sanctuary (Comércio) in the Basilica of Our Lady of Conceição da Praia there will be a mass on December 31st at 3pm from the Basilica to the docks awaiting the image of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes Our Lady of Conceição da Praia and Bom Jesus dos Navegantes both return in procession to the Basilica Our Lady of Conceição da Praia The honors continue on the first day of 2020 Dom Murilo will hold a mass in the Basilica of Conceição da Praia The devotees who are in the Parish Church of Our Lady of Boa Viagem will attend masses at 9am and 10am the image of Lord Bom Jesus dos Navegantes will be taken to the Pier of the Authority of Ports (Navy) returning to the pier and following to Ponta do Humaitá the image will be landed and will follow in terrestrial procession to the Parish Church of Our Lady of Boa Viagem where it will be exposed for public veneration until 3pm Nós utilizamos cookies para aprimorar e personalizar a sua experiência em nosso site você concorda em contribuir para os dados estatísticos de melhoria ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " The heart-breaking incident was caught by local CCTV cameras and shows the moment Bruna Gobbi is targeted by a shark in waist -deep waters was spending a day at the beach with her mother grandfather and cousins when the attack took place on Monday Bruna can be seen swimming close to shore with her cousin Danielle Gobbi creating a massive splash followed by a pool of blood a lifeguard is captured speeding over to Bruna while two lifeguards and her cousin swim out to help her Although they managed to drag her back to shore to give her treatment she later died in hospital whilst having her leg amputated ‘The rescuers came in a matter of five minutes but to us it felt like five years.’ The beaches in the areas display signs warning swimmers of past shark attacks and the TV station reported that Bruna was aware of the dangers Statistics show that there have been 21 shark attacks in Boa Viagem – ten of them fatal –since 1992 and Bruna is thought to be the first woman to be killed since records began Rosangela Lessa of the shark attack agency said: ‘We speculate Closer spoke to shark expert Lynsey Thomposn who confirmed that bull sharks are generally the most likely breed to attack humans Bull sharks frequently swim down river from fresh water into seawater They favour water that is a mix of salt and seawater They raise their young in nurseries close to shore They are amongst the most territorial breed of shark over their breeding grounds The majority of shark attacks are cases of mistaken identity where sharks mistake the body shape of a human for that of a seal or turtle- hence why they take a bite before swimming off We kill around 10 million sharks a year compared to 10 annual human shark attack fatalities Company number 01176085; 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