More people have died by taking selfies this year than by shark attacks

The Telegraph ^ | 09/22/2015 | Helena Horton

[SeekAndFind]

There have been a few tragic news stories about selfie deaths in the past year or so, but until now it hasn't been so clear exactly how rife the selfie death phenomenon really is.

You may be more afraid of sharks than selfies, but actually statistically the latter is more deadly.

There have been twelve recorded selfie deaths in 2015 so far, compared to eight people dying because of shark attacks.

Most of the selfie-related deaths have been due to falling. The next most common is when people are trying to take a selfie, and they're hit by a moving vehicle.

Selfie deaths are incredibly common

Selfie deaths have become so rife in Russia that the government released a guide detailing how not to die while taking a picture of yourself.

In the guide, it is advised that selfie takers don't balance on dangerous surfaces or pose with loaded weapons, among other tips.

[dfwgator]

That’s why when I post pics, when in Preview mode, I hit “Reload” on my browser to see if the pictures will take when I Post.

[MeshugeMikey]

A good habit.

Freegards!