New research has shown that more people have died in 2015 from trying
to take a selfie than have been killed in shark attacks. The study
highlights how there have been at least 12 reported deaths from people
while they were taking selfies compared to just the eight who have died
in shark attacks. The news comes after a Japanese man recently died when he fell down the steps of the Taj Mahal while taking a selfie.
One
of the main causes of death when people are trying to get the perfect
selfie was falling from tall buildings or structures. Several tourists
have died in the past few months after they fell from bridges while
attempting to take photographs. Meanwhile, several people have been
killed or severely injured after they were electrocuted while taking a
selfie from the top of a train and one teen even managed to shoot himself in the head.
The
growing popularity of selfies has led to many public spaces banning the
use of accessories such as selfie sticks that can be a danger to
tourists and others at large gatherings.
