Here Are 13 Crazy Photographs That Prove Just How Terrifying Hawaii Can Be

The Hawaiian Islands are full of beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and the most breathtaking mountains you will ever see, but that doesn’t mean it’s all sunshine and rainbows. From lava lakes and schools of sharks, here are 13 photographs to prove just how scary the Hawaiian Islands can be, even beneath that gorgeous exterior.

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1. I know the cage is supposed to protect you from the sharks, but I really can’t imagine a scarier photograph…

2. This Kilauea lava lake is the stuff nightmares are made of…

3. I definitely wouldn’t want to stay in this abandoned fishing village. Well, maybe if you paid me $1 million.

4. This is not the type of footage you want to see when you turn on the news.

5. Swinging bridges are meant to make your palms sweat, right?

6. I’m not interested in hikes where one misstep means falling to certain death.

7. He is a man far braver than I, that’s for sure.

8. Who knew such a small creature could be so terrifying?

9. I’m just now starting to understand my husband’s fear of machinery in the water…

10. This foggy image feels like a screenshot from a suspenseful alien thriller, rather than a beautiful island paradise.

11. These stairs wouldn’t necessarily be labeled as safe, that’s for sure.

12. This one could be wonderfully exhilarating, or extremely daunting, depending on your level of comfort with the ocean.

13. If a wall of lava doesn’t terrify you, I’m never going to be able to trust you.

For more terrifying images of our beautiful Hawaiian Islands, check out these 10 views sure to make your palms sweat.

Megan Shute

With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.