It ranks beaches on criteria including hurricane strikes, shark attacks and surf zone fatalities, like rip currents.
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Beaches in the U.S.
1. New Smyrna Beach, Florida
2. Panama City Beach, Florida
3. Daytona Beach, Florida
4. Miami Beach, Florida
5. Cocoa Beach, Florida
6. Ormond Beach, Florida
7. Ponce Inlet, Florida
8. Indialantic Beach, Florida
9. Melbourne Beach, Florida
10.Miramar Beach, Florida
Source: NY Post