Who doesn’t love the beach? Yet as much as the winning combination of sand, sea and sun never fails to delight, not all beaches are as relaxing as they first appear. From shark attack hotspots and shores frequented by man-eating crocodiles to coastlines notorious for riptides and dangerously high pollution levels, these are the world’s most dangerous beaches.

Click through the gallery to discover the beaches where sunburn is the least of your worries...