According to 2015 data, more people have died while taking a selfie than being attacked by sharks.

Shark jaws may instantly kill people, but a shocking number of adults got themselves killed just by taking selfies in dangerous heights and situations.

Mashable recently released a data that there are already 12 people dead due to taking self portraits this year - a much higher rate compared to 8 people who were killed by sharks.

Daily Mail reports the rise of selfie deaths is the most dangerous effect of social media. According to experts, most people post photos just to impress friends online.

But how far would people really go for a bunch of likes?

A Japanese tourist tumbled down the stairs while he was taking a selfie at India's Taj Mahal. The 66-year-old reportedly suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Also this month, a 19-year-old Houston resident accidentally shot himself dead while posing for a selfie.

In May, a Singaporean tourist fell to his death while taking a photo of himself on a cliff in Bali.

In Russia, another teenager died after climbing the railway bridge to take a selfie and got electrocuted. Two young men were also trying to take a photo with a hand grenade and blew themselves up.

The Russian government has already launched a campaign against taking a selfie in dangerous ways and distributed leaflets with advices like "a selfie with a weapon kills."

"Unfortunately we have noted recently that the number of accidents caused by lovers of self-photography is constantly increasing," said Yelena Alexeyeva, an aide for the Russian Interior Ministry. "The problem really exists and leads to very unfortunate consequences."

"Before taking a selfie, everyone should think about the fact that racing after a high number of 'likes' could lead him on a journey to death and his last extreme photo could turn out to be posthumous," Alexeyeva added.

Wildlife parks have started banning taking selfies with wild animals, too.