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Scariest Sports

Some sports involve high level of risks because they commonly incorporate high speed, height, a
high level of physical activity, and highly specialised gears.

Here is a list of some of the world’s extreme adventure sports and where they are mainly practised.

BULL RUNNING, SPAIN
This sport is both fun and dangerous. It is an annual sport event that
takes place in Spain where the participants from around the world run
ahead of six bulls for over 800m.

CLIFF DIVING, WALES
Cliff diving is one of the most extreme adventure sports, with
athletes twisting, and somersaulting from as high as 25 feet. It is
practised at the Blue Lagoon in Whales, UK.

WAVE SURFING, HAWAII
Wave surfing is one of the most popular and preferred extreme
sport. It is performed by standing or laying on a surfboard and
surfing the waves. It is commonly practised in Hawaii.

SHARK-CAGE DIVING, AUSTRALIA
This water sport is extremely dangerous as participants come in
close contact with sharks. It is similar to snorkeling where the
participants remain in a study cage to protect them from the sharks.

ICE CLIMBING, USA OR SWITZERLAND
It is an extreme winter sport suitable for experienced climbers. The
climbers have specific climbing equipments which are used to ascend
an inclined ice formation. It is practised in Switzerland and USA.

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