If you thought Praia de Boa Viagem in Brazil sounded bad, just wait until you hear about New Smyrna Beach in Florida, USA. Named the 'shark attack capital of the world' by the Guinness Book of World Records, we're struggling to come up with reasons why anyone in their right mind would want to take their chances swimming here.
With around 240 recorded attacks having taken place at New Smyrna, it's not hard to see where it gets its scary title from. If you thought Australia and South Africa were more dangerous for shark bites, you'd be wrong. Most people who swim in New Smyrna get within three meters of dangerous sharks lurking in its waters. Visibility is poor, so swimmers, as well as the sharks, have no idea what is about to hit them.