‘This beach will kill you’: Aussie beach warning sign causes stir
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A beach in Perth’s north is making waves, but online, and not just for its scenic beauty.
It’s because of its warning to swimmers.
From hidden rocks to sharks and snakes, this beach is more adventure than leisure.
Mindarie Beach, situated in the northern reaches of Perth, boasts seven cautionary signs for those looking to take a refreshing plunge in the sea along its pristine shoreline.
The warnings cover everything from hidden rocks and lurking sharks to slithering snakes.
This well-frequented stretch can be found south of the Mindarie Keys Marina, approximately 27 kilometres north of the city’s bustling Central Business District (CBD).
In addition to the rocks and deadly creatures, signage posted along the beach also warns swimmers of dangerous currents, dumping waves, a lack of lifesavers, and shallow waters.
On Reddit, where the sign attracted an onslaught of attention, one person summarised the sign by saying: ‘Warning: This beach will kill you. Have fun.’
‘This is actually the kiddy beach in Australia. It gives the kids a chance to develop their immunity to various venoms and learn animal combat while they’re young,’ another wrote.
‘Yeah you just can't be messing around in Australia, everything is really dangerous,’ shared a third.
‘Australian wildlife is out of control,’ another wrote.
‘Welcome to Australia,’ one person bluntly commented.
While some expressed shock at the abundance of cautions on the sign, certain locals countered, asserting that the sign was typical for an Aussie beach and nothing to be concerned about.
‘These are pretty standard warnings, to be fair. On the other side of the country, there will be additional warnings for crocodiles and stingers (box jellyfish, Irukandji, blue bottles, etc.),’ a person shared.
Others argued the sign was put in place ‘to scare tourists that can’t swim.’
Video source: Facebook/@7NEWSsydney
In 2021, Australia ranked second only to the United States in unprovoked shark bites on humans, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File.
The country has a substantial history of shark attacks, surpassing 900 since the 18th century.
Despite the stunning beaches, the region has frequent encounters with dangerous sharks, leading to over 200 deaths.
From 2014 to 2018, the estimated annual average for Australia was 8.6 shark bites and two attack fatalities annually.
Western Australia is also no stranger to the threat sharks pose with the most recent tragedy happening in February 2023.
A 16-year-old girl lost her life in Perth after being attacked by a shark while swimming in a river.
Reports suggested that she had jumped into the water to join a pod of dolphins, accompanied by friends.
This incident adds to the region's history of shark-related fatalities, with another one in November 2021 when a 57-year-old man succumbed to injuries from a great white shark attack at Perth's Port Beach.
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It’s because of its warning to swimmers.
From hidden rocks to sharks and snakes, this beach is more adventure than leisure.
Mindarie Beach, situated in the northern reaches of Perth, boasts seven cautionary signs for those looking to take a refreshing plunge in the sea along its pristine shoreline.
The warnings cover everything from hidden rocks and lurking sharks to slithering snakes.
This well-frequented stretch can be found south of the Mindarie Keys Marina, approximately 27 kilometres north of the city’s bustling Central Business District (CBD).
In addition to the rocks and deadly creatures, signage posted along the beach also warns swimmers of dangerous currents, dumping waves, a lack of lifesavers, and shallow waters.
Mindarie Beach, north of Perth, is making waves online due to its numerous hazards. Image source: Reddit / Google Maps.
On Reddit, where the sign attracted an onslaught of attention, one person summarised the sign by saying: ‘Warning: This beach will kill you. Have fun.’
‘This is actually the kiddy beach in Australia. It gives the kids a chance to develop their immunity to various venoms and learn animal combat while they’re young,’ another wrote.
‘Yeah you just can't be messing around in Australia, everything is really dangerous,’ shared a third.
‘Australian wildlife is out of control,’ another wrote.
‘Welcome to Australia,’ one person bluntly commented.
While some expressed shock at the abundance of cautions on the sign, certain locals countered, asserting that the sign was typical for an Aussie beach and nothing to be concerned about.
‘These are pretty standard warnings, to be fair. On the other side of the country, there will be additional warnings for crocodiles and stingers (box jellyfish, Irukandji, blue bottles, etc.),’ a person shared.
Others argued the sign was put in place ‘to scare tourists that can’t swim.’
Video source: Facebook/@7NEWSsydney
In 2021, Australia ranked second only to the United States in unprovoked shark bites on humans, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File.
The country has a substantial history of shark attacks, surpassing 900 since the 18th century.
Despite the stunning beaches, the region has frequent encounters with dangerous sharks, leading to over 200 deaths.
From 2014 to 2018, the estimated annual average for Australia was 8.6 shark bites and two attack fatalities annually.
Western Australia is also no stranger to the threat sharks pose with the most recent tragedy happening in February 2023.
A 16-year-old girl lost her life in Perth after being attacked by a shark while swimming in a river.
Reports suggested that she had jumped into the water to join a pod of dolphins, accompanied by friends.
This incident adds to the region's history of shark-related fatalities, with another one in November 2021 when a 57-year-old man succumbed to injuries from a great white shark attack at Perth's Port Beach.
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