The Ten Deadliest Water Slides Around The Globe

By: Kate Row | Last updated: Nov 16, 2023

The top 10 most dangerous water slides are not for the faint of heart. These thrilling rides will have you holding your breath and gripping the sides. From steep drops to hair-raising twists and turns, these water slides are sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Some of them even have employees who like to watch people panic at the top of the slide, and they’ve even seen people cry. So if you’re looking for a real thrill, be sure to check out these dangerous water slides. But be warned: you might not want to try them all!

Insano Brazil Beach Park Brazil

The Insano slide is a wild ride at the beachin Porto das Dunas, Brazil. It’s 41 meters high and you’ll slide down a nearly vertical drop into a pool below. The slide opened in 1989 and it was the tallest water slide in the world at the time. But it’s not for the faint of heart! The employees at the water park say they like watching people panic at the top of the slide, and they’ve even seen people cry.

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The ride is only 5 seconds long, but it’s so steep that some people lose contact with the slide and go flying during the drop. Because it’s so dangerous, they have to show you how to ride it. You have to lie on your back with your arms and legs crossed. The slide is really high and it gives you a great view of the ocean at the top. But it’s not the tallest slide in the world anymore. It’s still the fastest though. You can go as fast as 65 miles per hour!

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The Aqua Loop At Wet n Wild Gold Coast Australia

The Aqua Loop is a thrilling water slide at Wet n Wild. It’s a 10 meter drop at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour. During the seven-second ride, riders can experience a g-force of 2.5. Although the slide is popular, it can be dangerous. A woman even sued the park for $400,000 after getting stuck on the slide and experiencing injuries. Despite this, thousands of people ride the Aqua Loop every year.

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The Steamer Slide At Calypso Water Park Ontario

The Calypso Water Park in Ontario has a slide called the Steamer that is really dangerous. It’s a tube slide that goes through a dark tunnel and then spins around a bowl. In 2015, the park was facing 20 separate charges from people who were hurt on the slide.

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When they looked into it, they found out that the Steamer slide had a buckle in it. This made the tubes flip over and hurt people. The Technical Standards and Safety Act said the park was not being careful and did not have the right equipment to keep people safe. The park lost six of the charges and had to pay $500,000 in damages. This shows how bad the Steamer slide is.

The Vertigo Slide Aqualandia Water Park Spain

The Vertigo slide at Aqualandia water park in Spain is the tallest in Europe and the tallest capsule slide in the world. Standing at 110 feet, it took two and a half months to build. The red slide is the tallest of the two. Sliders stand on a trap door that’s opened by an operator with a button. Once the button is pressed, the door opens and sliders zoom down at 100 kilometers per hour.

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The ride itself is dangerous, but the trap door adds to the risk. In 2014, the trap door failed to fully open and a man was severely injured. Park staff attended to the man, but the slide reopened only 10 minutes later. This dangerous slide made headlines in the news.

Cannonball Falls Action Park New Jersey

Are you ready for the thrill of a lifetime? The Vertigo slide at Aqualandia water park in Spain is not for the faint of heart. Standing at 110 feet tall, it’s the tallest waterslide in Europe and the tallest capsule slide in the world. The red slide is the tallest of the two.

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But be warned: this ride is dangerous. In 2014, the trap door failed to fully open and a man was severely injured. Park staff attended to the man, but the slide reopened only 10 minutes later. 

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The Scorpion's Tale Noah's Ark Water Park Wisconsin Dells

Noah’s Ark Water Park is a 70-acre paradise with over 50 attractions. It’s the largest water park in the United States and home to one of the world’s most dangerous slides, the Scorpion’s Tale. This scary slide has a 55-foot drop, a 70-degree angle plunge, and a 60-degree angle loop. It’s the only water slide in the world with a full loop-de-loop, and was the first upside-down looping body slide.

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Even though it’s not the fastest slide, riders still go 30 miles per hour on the 400-foot-long slide. They also have to wait in a coffin-like chamber before the floor falls out from under them. When they reach the loop, they’re 27 feet in the air. It cost $1 million to build, but people still love it. Despite its danger, the Scorpion’s Tale is a favorite among waterslide enthusiasts. It’s still open today.

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The Leap Of Faith Atlantis Waterpark Bahamas

The Leap of Faith is a stunning waterslide that sits on a Mayan-themed temple. But don’t let its beauty fool you, it’s called the scariest waterslide in the world. It has a 60-foot drop and sends riders through a lagoon of sharks. The sharks, which are hammerhead and Caribbean reef sharks, swim freely in the lagoon. Sliders are somewhat safe in a clear acrylic tunnel as they slide past the sharks. Some sharks are only inches away.

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The sharks swim freely in the lagoon as sliders slide past, praying that nothing goes wrong with the acrylic tubing. The Leap of Faith opened in 1998 and is still open today, even though it’s very dangerous. People still ride it because it’s so scary and exciting. Do you have what it takes to face the Leap of Faith?

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The Varrockt Schlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas

Verruckt was the world’s tallest waterslide when it opened in 2014. It was 168 feet tall and cost $3.6 million to build. It was known for being the tallest waterslide, but it was also known for a terrible accident. A 10-year-old boy died on the slide when his raft went airborne. Investigations showed that the nets, restraints, and lack of an unstop mechanism were all unsafe. The Verruckt was shut down in 2016.

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Verruckt was a cool waterslide, but it was also very dangerous. It didn’t have the right safety equipment and a boy died on it. The slide was shut down because of this. Even though it was super tall, it wasn’t worth the risk. Guys who are into waterslides should avoid the Verruckt if they ever come across it. It’s not worth it.

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The Cannonball Loop Action Park New Jersey

Action Park, also known as Accident Park, is an amusement park located in Vernon, New Jersey. The park was known for its dangerous water slides, including the Cannonball Loop, which was one of the most dangerous water slides ever built.

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The Cannonball Loop was an enclosed water slide with a vertical loop at the end. The park’s owner, Gene Mulvihill, offered employees $100 to try the slide before it opened to the public. Some of the employees were injured during the test runs. Mulvihill also sent a dummy down the slide, which emerged from the slide without its head. Despite these warning signs, the park opened the Cannonball Loop to the public. However, it was shut down after only one month due to its extreme danger.

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