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The latest online craze making a splash with TikTok users has sparked concern - as 'death diving' continues to rack up millions of views.
The extreme sport has quickly become one of the most watched trends on TikTok, as competitors fling themselves off massive heights in the latest attempt to gain online fame.
Originating in Norway in the 1970s, 'death diving' sees daredevils dive into water from platforms up to 80 feet in the air, often landing in a painful bellyflop to generate the most clicks.
But the feat has sparked concern among many who fear kids may jump at the chance at TikTok stardom without thinking of their own safety.
The extreme sport has racked up almost 400 million views since it recently became a viral trend on TikTok.
TikTok has slapped a warning label on the videos, but some are still concerned youngsters will have a go at the dangerous challenge
'Death diving' TikTok videos have amassed millions of views in recent times, despite warnings that the extreme sport should only be attempted by trained professionals
Despite videos being tagged with a warning that 'the actions in this video are performed by professionals,' many are fearing easily manipulated TikTok-using youngsters may try it on their own.
One adrenaline junky who has driven the craze is Norwegian diver Asbjorg Nesje, who regularly amasses millions of viewers as she hurls herself from huge
