The 11 biggest, most dangerous waves on the planet

Dungeons, South Africa

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Mavericks, California, USA.

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Nazaré, Portugal.

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Punta Galea, Getxo, Spain.

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Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania, Australia.

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Teahupoo, Tahití, French Polynesia

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Jaws Surf Break, Haiku, Hawaii, USA.

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The Right, Western Australia.

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Waimea Bay, Hawaii, USA.

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Cortes Bank, California, USA.

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Belharra, San Juan de Luz, France.

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