There are a trillion ways to die on this planet, but you'd never imagine that going to the beach would be on the list of ways to get yourself killed. Take a look at the list below for the top ten ways going to the beach can kill you.

1. The Heat
Heat stoke is a life-threatening emergency. It has the ability to cause rapid pulse, possible loss of consciousness, confusion and rapid, shallow breathing.
2. Shark Attacks
According to National Geographic, “each year there are about 50 to 70 confirmed shark attacks and 5 to 15 shark-attack fatalities around the world.
3. Jellyfish
A jellyfish sting can cause headaches, vomiting, muscle spasms, an allergic reaction, chills, fever and difficulty breathing.
4. Rip Currents
Rip currents are caused when waves break near the shoreline. They have been known to cause deaths due to drowning.
5. Sunburn
Exposure to too much sun can lead to sun poisoning. This can lead to dehydration, dizziness, chills, fever and pain; all of which may require immediate hospitalization.
6. Polluted Water
Swimming in the ocean with harmful algal bloom can cause rashes, stomach or liver illness, respiratory problems and neurological affects.
7. Contaminated Sand
A newly published study says even the sand may not be safe from dangerous bacteria, and can potentially re-contaminate the water.
8. Tsunamis
Tsunami waves are fast; they come to the shore, increasing in height and have the ability to destroy anything they hit – including humans.
9. Shorebreak
Shorebreaks are unpredictable, they can be extremely dangerous.
10. E. Coli
One of the most common reasons for beach closings is due to E. coli.

We all hear the Jaws theme song in our heads the second we step into the waves (or maybe I'm just paranoid), but you're far more likely to be swept away by a rip current than a twenty-foot great white shark.

And who would have thought that E. Coli could be the thing to bring you down after a day on the shore? Perhaps you should just avoid the beach altogether and keep your pasty butt in your bunker, where it's safe.

If you want to read more about these beach dangers, check out The Active Times.