Growing up in a city where the ocean is a stone's throw away is idyllic, but in Recife, the sea holds a secret that keeps swimmers at bay.

Set in the coastal town of Tamandaré in Brazil's Pernambuco state, Carneiros Beach is a little more than 60 miles from the nearest city, Recife. The easiest way to get there is by car or via a ...

Recife Beach in Brazil’s Pernambuco region is notorious for shark attacks, with 59 recorded since 1931. The development of ...