Pirates of the Caribbean star Tamayo Perry has been killed in a suspected gruesome shark attack.
The 49-year-old was found with several bite marks on his body when found by the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services overnight. He had been seen surfing off the coast of Goat Island near Laie in Hawaii when his body was discovered at around 1pm after a someone reported seeing a man who appeared to have suffered shark bite.
He was taken to the shore via jetski, but could not be revived – his family has been notified. It is the second such attack in the area in the last month, with emergency services telling local media that Perry suffered more than one bite.
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Acting Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager said, in a statement: “Tamayo Perry was a lifeguard loved by all, well-known on the North Shore, a professional surfer known worldwide around the world. Tamayo’s personality was infectious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more.
“Our condolences go out to Tamayo’s family and to the entire lifeguard ohana. We’re asking for some privacy for his family at this time.”
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And Mayor Rick Blangiardi said: “”It’s just really hard to imagine, so we just want to pay our respects to our guys. I hope everyone wishes the family the best honours and respects the situation.”
As well as being an accomplished surfer, Perry’s acting career included appearances in Blue Crush, Lost, the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Hawaii Five-0.
His family has asked for privacy at this time. Members of the public have also been warned to stay out of the water, with shark warning signs posted around the area.#
Tamayo had been surfing for more than 15 years and taught others through Oahu Surfing Experience with his wife, Emilia Perry.
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