7 Florida beaches among 10 most dangerous in the country. While Florida is known for its stunning beaches, a study has shown that they are among the most dangerous in the country.

A publication by Travel Lens, selected a list of the 10 most dangerous beaches in the United States and 7 beaches are from Florida. In fact we have number 1, the most dangerous! The factors to qualify the beaches were: number of hurricanes, deaths from surfing and shark attacks. FYI there is water, currents, waves, sharks, storms, riptides, stingrays, jelly fish, and more. So, use your head. Have you been to all 7 Florida beaches? Source Yahoo News

Here is the list of the 10 most dangerous beaches in the United States, according to Travel Lens.

• #10 - Fort Lauderdale

  #10 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Danger Score: 5.37 out of 10

• #9 - Gulf Shores

  #9 – Gulf Shores, Alabama
  Danger Score – 5.38 out of 10.

• #8 - Oak Island

  #8 – Oak Island, North Carolina
  Danger Score – 5.54 out of 10

• #7 - Jacksonville Beach

  #7 – Jacksonville Beach, Florida
  Danger Score – 6.02 out of 10

• #6 - Melbourne Beach

  #6 – Melbourne Beach, FL
  Danger Score – 6.35 out of 10

• #5 - Myrtle Beach

  #5 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  Danger Score – 6.61 out of 10

• #4 - Panama City Beach

  #4 – Panama City Beach, Florida
  Danger Score – 7.16 out of 10

• #3 - Ormond Beach

  #3 – Ormond Beach, FL
  Danger Score – 7.48 out of 10

• #2 - Cocoa Beach

  #2 – Cocoa Beach, Florida
  Danger Score – 7.57 out of 10

• #1 - New Smyrna Beach

  #1 – New Smyrna Beach, Florida
  Danger Score – 8.14 out of 10

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