Tamayo Perry, a lifeguard who appeared in the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, has died following a shark attack off Oahu in Hawaii.
The 49-year-old, who also starred in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and Blue Crush, was attacked near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon, according to Honolulu’s emergency services.
A caller reported seeing a man with apparent shark bites, and emergency services arrived at Malaekahana Beach just before 1pm local time.
Rescuers brought Perry, an Ocean Safety lifeguard and surfing instructor, to shore by jet ski, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, stated Shayne Enright of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
Perry, who began his career with the Ocean Safety department in July 2016, was well known and loved in the North Shore community and recognized worldwide as a professional surfer.
Following the attack, Ocean Safety personnel posted shark warnings in the area.
Acting Honolulu Ocean Safety chief Kurt Lager described Perry as having an infectious personality and being highly respected as a legendary waterman. Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi called Perry’s death “a tragic loss.”
