Actor, surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing off the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
The 49-year-old was attacked by a shark near Goat Islet (Mokuauia) on Sunday at about 1pm local time, according to Honolulu Ocean Safety Department.
Emergency medical services responded to a 911 call for a surfer who appeared to have suffered multiple shark bites at Malaekahana Beach.
Lifeguards brought Perry to shore by jet ski where paramedics pronounced him dead.
Local authorities confirmed Pery had been “fatally injured by a shark” and had lost an arm and a leg.
Acting Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager said: “Tamayo Perry was a lifeguard loved by all, well-known on the North Shore, a professional surfer known worldwide.”
“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.”
Perry was married to Australian former professional bodyboarder Emilia Perry and the couple ran a surf school business together called Oahu Surfing Experience.
According to his biography on the business’ website, Perry surfed professionally for more than 15 years, highlighted by winning the Pipeline Master trials in 1999.
He was described in bio as a “small-time island boy can compete with the best in the world”, including surfing in competitions against Andy Irons, Kelly Slater and Vetea David.
As well as being a professional surfer, Perry had acted in several movies and television shows, including Pirates of the Caribbean 4, Charlies Angels 2, Hawaii Five-0 and Lost.
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi described Perry as “a legendary waterman” and called his death a “tragic loss” at a press conference.
“I hope everyone wishes the family the best honours and respects the situation,” Mr Blangiardi said.
There were eight shark bites recorded in Hawaii last year. Only one of those attacks was fatal.
Australia recorded 15 total shark attacks in 2023, with four fatalities – the most of any country in the world.