Every now and then you hear a story on the news about deaths caused by taking selfies. More people have died from Selfies this year, than shark attacks

Earlier this year a teenage boy (15 years old) in India died after taking a selfie. According to CNN, “Ramandeep Singh (teenage boy) was posing with his father’s .32 caliber pistol on Friday evening when he accidentally pulled the trigger. Singh was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery but died of his injuries on Sunday afternoon.”

It seems that taking selfies is a lot more dangerous than we think. Police are instructed to step in if they see anyone attempting to take selfies in high-risk locations, including railways and roofs. Selfie deaths have become so common in Russia that the government released a guide, detailing how not to die while taking a picture of yourself. After a man being attacked by a rattlesnake for getting too close and taking a selfie, Yellowstone National Park has also been plagued by the problem, issuing a warning about taking selfies.

A lot of these “Selfie Deaths” can be blamed more on carelessness, rather than unfortunate photography. People don’t need to stop taking selfies completely, but they just need to be more cautious and careful when taking them next to a rattlesnake or hanging off a cliff.