Muriwai lifeguard's first rescue of the season is of an unexpected nature and on a remote part of the beach. Lifeguards rush to the aid of a distraught 18-year-old girl who's been sucked into a treacherous hole.

Episode 1 of 10

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Danger Beach is a factual observational series that follows the unsung heroes of Muriwai's Surf Lifesaving Club as they put their lives on the line to keep one of New Zealand's most stunning yet dangerous beaches safe. 

Danger Beach

Series 2

Unsung heroes risk their lives at a stunning yet dangerous beach in New Zealand.

Lifeguards struggle to keep swimmers safe as swift rips sweep them out of the flagged area, but for one boogie boarder it's too late. The young guns are put to the test as a surfer is pounded by huge swells and dragged across jagged rocks.

Episode 2 of 10

It's looking like another perfect day for the mounting crowd at Muriwai Beach, but lifeguards soon have a crisis on their hands as a full scale search is mounted for a young boy.

Episode 3 of 10

A surfer washes up on Muriwai Beach and lifeguards are unsure what's wrong with him. Also, lifeguards could be forced to shut the beach because of an invasion of a swarm of jellyfish.

Episode 4 of 10

With the summer season in full swing the veteran guards decide to teach the rookies some new tricks. A shark sighting has the entire beach on full alert. And the relentless rips prove too much for one Canadian tourist.

Episode 5 of 10

Inviting surf conditions cause chaos's as the mix of boards and swimmers ends in tears. Could engine failure be disastrous for Muriwai lifeguards as a group of inexperience surfers are swept out to sea?

Episode 6 of 10

Record crowds leave lifeguards frustrated as veteran Garth McCullough's worst fear comes true. Meanwhile, training turns real as young rookie Mackenzie makes her first rescue.

Episode 7 of 10

Muriwai reputations are put on the line as they battle for supremacy at the State National Championship. It's back to work for Doctor Slim as the sand dunes bite back. And the young guns step up to keep Danger Beach safe.

Episode 8 of 10

Huge swells and king tides cause torment for the Muriwai lifeguards. Surfers get sliced and sucked out to sea. A standup paddle boarder goes missing around the treacherous Flat Rock. And an IRB training exercise goes horribly wrong at Danger Beach.

Episode 9 of 10

It's business as usual for lifeguards on the final patrol of the summer and the stormy weather is making Muriwai look like a scene out of Gothic Beach. Flat Rock causes bloodshed as a rookie guard takes on the elements.