TheBermuda Triangle, also known as theDevil's Triangle, is an undefined region in the western part of the NorthAtlantic Ocean, where a number ofaircraftandshipsare said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. According to theUS Navy, the triangle does not exist, and the name is not recognized by theUS Board on Geographic Names.Popular culturehas attributed various disappearances to theparanormalor activity byextraterrestrial beings.Documented evidence indicates that a significant percentage of the incidents were spurious, inaccurately reported, or embellished by later authors.In a 2013 study, theWorld Wide Fund for Natureidentified the worlds 10 most dangerous waters for shipping, but the Bermuda Triangle was not among them.Contrary to popular belief, insurance companies do not charge higher premiums for shipping in this area.
