Gansbaai, South Africa
Gansbaai Beach in South Africa has a well-deserved reputation problem. It’s known as the “great white shark capital of the world.” That should be enough to keep anyone from swimming in its waters (or going near it at all). Because so many sharks have injured and killed swimmers, signs have been posted to avoid further victims.
That doesn’t stop some people, however. Tourists find the danger even more exciting. The area is popular with divers because of the great whites, prompting people to sink in a cage that protects them from the massive predators. It’s a good way to come face-to-face with one of nature’s most terrifying beasts, but how much do you trust the cage?