BE AWARE SURFERS: This Florida Beach Is Ranked as the ‘Deadliest’ Surfing Spot on the Atlantic Coast

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Florida is like heaven for pro-surfers as some of the largest waves generate along its coast due to ocean basins. However, this heaven is also exposed to the most shark fatalities and storms which makes it one of the most lethal beaches in the States. Check out the following story to know more. [{ "selector": ".egzjw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".eagbr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".eiwfe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Deadliest beach in the US

New Smyrna Beach in the Volusia County, Florida region is considered the "deadliest" beach in the USA.

Why Florida beach is the "deadliest"?

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With the highest number of shark attacks since 2010 in the US, which is 32, and its vulnerability to hurricanes, New Smyrna beach is considered the "deadliest".

Danger score of the "deadliest" beach?

According to the surveying institution, the danger score of Florida beach is 8.14 out of 10.

Who released the rankings of lethal beaches?

The rankings were released based on the data collected by the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the Shark Institute.

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