RECIFE, Brazil (AP) – Newlywed Akiko Ishihama let out a nervous laugh when asked if she realized that she was honeymooning on a beach well known for deadly shark attacks. "Not at all," she ...

And, as it happens, before 1992, Recife had no more shark attacks than any other beach in Brazil. To build the port, estuaries were dredged and long docks extended into the ocean.

That's because Recife — a host city for the most recent World Cup — has one of the highest shark-attack rates in the world. Between 1992 and 2012, there were 56 attacks in the city's waters.

Recife and the northeastern corner of Brazil are a world apart from Rio, ... beach volleyball and tennis are all options for those wanting to burn off the weekend. 11) 1:30 p.m. Oysters and beer.

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — With its rivers, beaches and coral reefs, the northeastern city of Recife is nicknamed the Venice of Brazil.Recife will host five World Cup matches at the 44,000-capacity ...

Before 1992, Recife had no more shark attacks than any other beach in Brazil, but the change was immediate and dramatic. To build the port, estuaries were dredged and long docks built, protruding ...

RECIFE, Brazil – With its rivers, beaches and coral reefs, the northeastern city of Recife is nicknamed the Venice of Brazil. Recife will host five World Cup matches at the 44,000-capacity Arena ...