While sand hole collapses occur more frequently than shark attacks, it is an issue that has not garnished much attention compared to the more gory summer-time threat. In fact, shark attacks are generally relatively rare when compared to more subtle dangers at the beach.

I will repeat the excellent advice from the article: do not let young children play in sand unattended, and do not get into a hole that is deeper than your knees. You could find yourself, or your children, buried quicker than you would believe possible.

But it is the real deal and just be careful out there at the beach.

For more summer safety tips, check out these five ways to protect your kids this season. And, in case you still worry about sharks as well, check out How to Avoid Being Bit by Sharks, which tells you how to at least deal with the shark scenario. 

This time of year is also a great time to brush up on your CPR skills, or take a class if you haven't done so already. If you find yourself in a situation where CPR is needed but you're not trained in the proper procedure, chest compression alone has also been found to be an effective form of CPR.