In a world flooding with content, it takes a life-threatening situation to grab the people's attention. But where do we draw the line between an adventurous selfie and a purely wacko photo?

We guess that's up for you to decide. But for the better or the worst (let's hope it's the first!), the people on our list have pushed the bar to present their social media fans with some of the wildest heart-pumping selfies ever made! Maybe they're just desperate for attention. Or maybe they like the rush of having their lives on the line. Either way, the people on our list seem to care about only two things: the perfect selfie and extreme danger!

We believe this a casualty-free list, but we can't be 100% sure about it. All things considered, these brave men and women did get the chance to upload their crazy selfies to the Internet, so they're probably okay. If not, let's at least enjoy the work they've put in to give us these sensational pictures.

Even Jesus is Feeling Anxious Right Now

Jesus almighty! That's what's on our mind when we look at this picture. We've heard about people who've made great sacrifices for Jesus before, but this guy is pushing the bar!

To be honest, he's not doing it for Jesus, but rather for the perfect selfie. Still, this brave man must feel like he's on the top of the world. Mainly, because he is... The statue of Christ the Redeemer, in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, is hands-down one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. But tourists don't normally climb up to Jesus's shoulders, which stand at a whopping 124-feet high.

Meet Carlos, The One Man Who Would Turn His Back To An Anaconda

Carlos Andrade was going for a swim when he noticed something lurking around him. When he saw it, he couldn't believe it: it was an anaconda!

If you've ever seen a jungle movie, you probably know this snake is so big and dangerous it can swallow a man whole. But in Carlos's mind, this was more than a perfect opportunity to die. It was also a great moment for a selfie! So Carlos grabbed his phone, put on his most beautiful smile, and registered the moment for the ages. If you think Carlos's crazy, you're not alone! But he looks like a nice guy, so he's maybe just stupidly brave?

A Horseshoe For Luck

The Horseshoe Bend, in Arizona, is a beautiful and massive incisive meander which receives thousands of tourists every year. It's even often compared to its "bigger brother", the iconic Grand Canyon!

But if there's one thing tourists love to do at the Horseshoe Bend, that's taking risky selfies. This lady is simply one of the possible examples. According to experienced travelers, the Horseshoe Bend is packed with tourists trying to take selfies near the edge of the cliff, which is not only unprotected but followed by a 1,300-meter fall. Unsurprisingly, it was named one of the world's 10 most dangerous locations to take a selfie at.

Lions? It's Time to Get Out of the Car!

Lions are beautiful, inspiring animals. But they're not the kind of beast you'll ever want to deal with in a wildlife scenario. Long story short, they will probably eat you...

But some overly confident people are not so afraid of lions. And when they see a sign signaling the likely presence of the kings of the jungle, they don't hit the gas. Instead, they stop, park the car, get out, and take a selfie! We're loving how happy this woman looks, but would she have the same smile on her face in a case a lion was running towards her? We highly doubt it.

Nice Watch

Sweaty palms, accelerated heart rate, anxiety, trouble breathing. That's a small list of the things we feel just by looking at this extremely risky selfie.

But don't worry, the man in the picture doesn't only have great taste in watches. He's also an experienced selfie-maker. His name is Ivan Beerkus, and he does this kind of thing all the time. This Russian young man is often accompanied by his girlfriend Angelina Nikolau, and the two have uploaded some of the most extreme selfies ever seen. This breathtaking picture, captured on the edge of a tall building, is unbelievably not even one of the most dangerous-looking from Ivan's catalog...

The Timing is Spot On

It's called the running of the bulls, and it's an iconic event taking place every year in the Spanish town of Pamplona, 200 miles away from Barcelona.

The tradition has a complex history, but it's easily explained: people gather on the streets while packs of premium bulls are released. The crowd runs away, the bravest young men face the bulls, and the odd tourist always gets hurt in the process... As you can probably tell by now, it's the perfect place to take some highly-risky selfies. So thought this man, who ended up hitting the button at the exact right moment. His friend in the back? Not so lucky...

Look, It's Certain Death!

If you've ever played a videogame, you probably know that lava means one thing and one thing only: you touch it and you're dead!

But these two traveling companions seem to have never played a videogame in their lives. Ignoring all the associated risks, they decided to climb to the top of an active volcano to get the steamiest selfie on our list. And they even had the nerve to put on their jolliest faces for the perfect selfie! The picture looks sweet, but it all could've turned sour in case one of the girls happened to slip. That's how close they got to certain death...

Super-Human Bravery

Yes, we call it super-human bravery. But maybe someone else would call it super-human stupidity. Like most things in life, it's simply a matter of opinion.

But whether you endorse this man's crazy selfie or you find it insultingly dumb, you have to admit his balancing skills are uncanny! It's scary enough to climb as far up as he did, but to then put your life on the line by standing on one foot on a tiny pole, that's a different story. This may arguably be the riskiest selfie on our list, which is to say a lot! From people standing next to lions to bull runs, we've seen enough danger for one or two lifetimes...

Jelly For Brains?

Despite their alien-like appearance, jellyfishes can be extremely dangerous. That's why most people try to stay away from them.

But this brave scuba diver is not listening to anyone else's recommendations. Showing that you can swim with the jellyfishes and survive to live another day, he has captured one of the most whopping selfies on our list. In the end, he was lucky. This species of jellyfish, found in the waters of Palau, Oceania, is not harmful to humans. But had it been a different swarm of jellyfish and this courageous swimmer would've probably never got out of the water alive.

Hanging By Her Fingernails

There's something special about climbing to the top of a tall mountain. It's a task of physical and mental superation that most people are not up to.

But when you do climb a mountain, it must feel like you're a super-hero, standing at the top of the world. What better moment to take a selfie? But not just any selfie! You better do something funny while staring at the abyss, just like this woman did. Looking like she's about to fall, she worked hard to stage one of the most impressive selfies on our list. Dangerous selfies are one thing, but laughing at the face of danger is another!

From Russia With Love

There's yet another Russian climbing the world's highest buildings just to get the perfect risky selfie. His name is Alexander Remnev, and he's been all over the world, from Ukraine to Dubai.

Unsurprisingly, he's an Instagram legend, with over 74K followers. And for this very special picture, he travelled all the way to Hong Kong, a city known for its impressive skyscrapers and tall bridges. It seems like Remnev is so at ease with heights he is even getting sleepyheaded and lying down for a nap... As for us, all we feel in our heads is dizziness and vertigo, and that's just by looking at this insane picture!

Quite The Fall

It's one of the best views of the city, but is it worth it? This wild selfie-maker is nearly hanging on the top of a building and we're shaking just by looking at him.

Some people will go to extremes to get the perfect selfie. And such includes climbing to the roof of a tall building and staring down at the city as if it was nothing. Fear of heights is said to affect 5% of the world's population, but we don't need to double-check to know this man is not one of them. But the thing about falls is that, whether you're afraid of heights or not, they will break you the same way...

So Casual

What is this lady doing? She's standing, barefoot, at the edge of a waterfall, and she still looks like she's taking a selfie of her latest Starbucks order.

That's a super casual way of facing certain death! The Rolley Falls, in British Columbia, is a place of beautiful nature, countless waterfalls, and rapid, dangerous waters. That's why it's probably not a very good idea to stand still in the middle of the rivers for too long... But this woman doesn't care about the danger. And to be honest, we don't know for sure if she's taking a selfie or simply trying to get a better Wi-Fi connection.

Insanely Dangerous

Remember the Russian rooftop-climber Ivan Beerkus? This is Angelina Nikolau, his girlfriend. And if you thought he was crazy, you need to check her selfies out!

While Ivan at least sits down for his wacky selfies, Angelina is so undisturbed by heights she even finds the time to check her phone! All while standing up at what we believe to be the tallest possible place in the city of Tianjin, China. There's hardly space for a human being in there, but Angelina is looking like she doesn't even mind the location... The result is an undeniably cool selfie, but was it worth the risk?

Human Target

Let's get back to the busy streets of Pamplona to learn a little bit more about risky selfies and a precocious death.

This guy is a master at both. Equipped with nothing but his trusted phone, he is standing right next to the bulls without giving a care. And how do we know he's a pro? He's all dressed in red! As you know, bulls tend to run towards red colors, which makes them pretty angry. Going to the running of the bulls dressed like that is like wearing flip-flops to climb Mount Everest: you may get out alive, but the odds are against you...

High-Speed Selfie

Train selfies are yet another popular type of risky selfie. But if you're imagining people taking pictures from the inside of their train carriages, you're getting it all wrong!

No, train selfies must be deadly! So, it only makes sense that you stick half of your body outside of a rapidly moving train and put on your most appealing smile to get it over with. This adventurer is showing everyone how the deal is done. But even though he's a fine example of a risky train selfie, he's not so much of a role-model when it comes to staying alive. We know train selfies are cool, but please refrain from trying this wild stunt during your next train ride!

Don't Drop The Selfie Stick!

Dear passengers, this is your pilot speaking. Please don't mind the sudden breeze of fresh hair you'll experience in a moment. I'm just going to open this window to take a selfie.

When we think of airplane pilots, we think of the responsible, adult type. But pilots are people just like the rest of us, and there's at least one of them who's into extreme selfies. We're huge fans of risky selfies, but this man is pushing our limits. By doing this, he's putting his safety and the safety of his passengers on the line, which is not cool. Not to mention he seems like he's about to drop that selfie stick!

Beauty & The Beast

Regardless of what Disney wants you to believe, not all beasts turn out to be nurturing cursed princes in the end. Most beasts are just like this bear in the woods: they're not looking for love, but rather their next meal!

That's why this is such a dangerous picture! This lady is smiling and giving all she has to this risky selfie, but we can only hope she's wearing comfortable shoes. Because there's a good chance she was forced to run as fast as she could as soon as she pressed the snap button on her phone. Nothing gets a nice picture grislier than a full-grown grizzly bear!

"I Said No Selfies"!

The United Arab Emirates are a great country for tourists, who can have fun by visiting the wondrous city of Dubai or taking near-desert selfies with friendly camels.

But camels, like human beings, have all sorts of personalities. While some not-so-modest camels love to pose for photographers, others have a temper when it comes to cameras. You don't need to take a second look at this risky selfie to get to know where this particular camel stands on the subject. He said "no selfies" when the trip began, and he meant it! Now, it seems like someone is about to get bitten...

Shark Tank

With a set of 32 strong teeth, human beings are bonafide carnivorous. But what can we say about sharks and their whopping double-row of over 40 meat-grinding teeth?

The best word we could ever use to describe a shark is probably "run!". But some extreme people out there love to do the opposite. Whether they have a real love for the most famous predator in the Ocean or they're simply trying to make the most extreme selfie out there, it doesn't matter. All things considered, this scuba diver is breaking every stereotype when it comes to human-shark relationships. He's even patting one of the sharks as if he was an everyday household cat!

Alligator Snack?

The world is all about perspective. From the perspective of a human being, this is a picture of a man who found himself in a dangerous situation.

From the perspective of a hungry American alligator, though, this is a picture of a quite tasty mid-night snack. These two reptilians look they have it all planned out as they sneakily approach their next prey.  Will this man notice their presence in time? Or will he continue to focus on making the perfect silly face for his next Instagram selfie? Either way, if a memorable picture was what he was looking for, he certainly got it!

Soaking Wet in 1... 2... 3!

Ah, don't we love the waves of the ocean during an agitated windy day? There's nothing better than taking a selfie right next to the beautiful horizon.

But getting too close to the water just to get the perfect picture can result in some unexpected collateral damage. These two probably know about it. Photographed from the perspective of an outsider, they're about to get soaking wet and have their day off ruined. All because they wanted the perfect selfie! They seem so distracted by their phones that we don't think they'll realize what's coming to get them until the very last second. Will the perfect selfie be a comfort then?

Dying For Love in a Nutshell

In Romeo & Juliet, one of the most romantic stories ever told, two young lovers share such strong feelings for one another they're prepared to die for their love.

In real life, there's no shortage of Romeo & Juliet's out there. But modern-day lovers are getting their lives on the line for a totally different reason... It's not hatred between families, politics, or even rival suitors... It's risky selfies! It turns out you can measure how much you love someone by how awesome the selfies are. We have to admit this couple looks amazing in this extreme picture, but a simple slip could've turned this whole situation into a Romeo & Juliet type of tragedy...

Trainspotting

Let's hope that '33' is this boy's lucky number. Because he's getting himself into a pickle, and we're not talking about the kind you're supposed to eat.

This is a figurative pickle, best illustrated by the rapidly approaching train. The mechanical monster is chugging at full speed, and all this crazy kid can think about is "does my hair look right?". Photographed by a similarly crazy friend, he's getting himself on the line, literally speaking. And the worst part is that there's nowhere he can escape. By now, his best chance would be to throw himself on the river, which is quite the fall.

Unlucky Selfie

There are risky selfies, and there are utterly unlucky selfies. And this woman's selfie is surely one of the latter...

She was just trying to take a beautiful picture at the baseball stadium. But she was so focused on getting her smile right, she forgot to watch the ball. Now all she has is this perfectly-timed picture, reminding her of how good life was before she got hit in the face with a baseball ball! Considering baseball balls can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour, this woman is in for a couple of weeks of pain and a huge bump in the head.

Will The Lions Call Them Dessert?

You're visiting the African savannah when you notice something cool. Two lions are feeding on the carcass of their latest prey after a successful hunt.

What to do? If you're sane and into common sense, you'd probably take a photo and move on. But if you're into extreme selfies, you have to join in for an epic snap. These two look like they have no idea about what they're getting themselves into. But for some reason, they thought it would be okay to join two dangerous lions while they're eating. Right now, the beasts look busy. But wait until they feel like having dessert...

No Selfies While Driving

Most people agree with the "don't drink and drive" motto, but the "no selfies while driving" rule is still too much of a novelty to be taken seriously.

At least in this guy's opinion. Driving a fast race car on the track is not excitement enough for this adrenaline-addict. He needs to top it all by taking a selfie while driving. If, on one hand, this goes against all the advisable safety rules, on the other we're glad he's at least not hurting anyone else. It'd be a lot worse if he decided to do this on the road, where other drivers and pedestrians could have their lives on the line.

Talked Into a Risky Selfie

When we are little, our mothers warn us about these people. They're the so-called "bad companies", and they will force us to do all kinds of crazy things we don't want to.

It goes to show there are two types of people in this world: the ones who love risky selfies, and the ones who need to be talked into it. This couple looks lovely, but we think only one of them is having fun while hanging at the edge of a cliff. That's for sure not the vacation she imagined or had in mind. As for him, we cannot say the same. It looks like he had this stunt planned from the beginning...

Safe and Sound?

If there's a right way to do a volcano selfie, this man is doing it. But is it fair to say he's safe and sound?

Fire proximity suits are used by firefighters and volcanologists to help them deal with extreme temperatures. But these old suits were designed and invented back in the 1930s! It's not like wearing a pair of shorts and a t-shirt to the volcano, but we can hardly call it safe. Either way, this man has the same right to be on our risky selfies list as any other wild selfie-maker we've presented you. That's real burning lava right behind him!

This adventurer is doubling-down on the trendy features. He's not only a volcano-selfie kind of guy, but he's also wearing a mask before it was even cool. We don't know about volcanos, but he's definitely off the hook when it comes to coronavirus!