Eagle’s Nest Sinkhole
> Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida
One of the deadliest cave diving sites in the world, this underwater system of tunnels can get murky, creating low visibility in the maze-like network of turns. It is easy to become lost in the tunnels, and a dozen explorers have died in the caves since 1981.
Hawksbill Crag
> Location: Newton County, Arkansas
Also known as Whitaker Point, this picturesque overlook is easy to access with a 2.8-mile round-trip hike. The crag has no guard rails, however, and is a popular place for selfies and photographs. With a drop of several hundred feet, a fall off the overlook is generally fatal., and has claimed several lives.
Angel’s Landing
> Location: Zion National Park, Utah
This iconic peak at Zion National Park is a popular hike for adrenaline junkies. With a narrow trail and drop-offs up to 1,000 feet on either side, deaths and injuries are not uncommon. At least 17 people are confirmed to have died on the trail – most of those from falls.
Yucatán Cenotes
> Location: Yucatan, Mexico
The Yucatán Peninsula has some of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, and most of them are unmapped. These flooded sinkholes are a destination for daring scuba divers, who face dangers including getting stuck in narrow crevices, becoming tangled in vegetation, and simply getting lost.
Recife Beach
> Location: Recife, Brazil
After the opening of a nearby port, which caused massive environmental shifts, this Brazilian beach went from having virtually no shark attacks to having over 56 in 20 years. It is now closed to surfers and is one of the most dangerous beaches in the world, with 37% of the attacks being fatal, compared to a worldwide average of 16%.
