The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

Big-Wave Surfing

Gliding around at the bottom of a 100-foot wall of water doesn't sound particularly safe. But, when you factor in the rocks and environmental hazards that lay beneath the ocean where big wave surfing is possible, then you've got to consider that there are more dangers than just the water crushing you. Roughly 10 people die from big wave surfing per year, and you should not attempt it. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.