Lifeguard And ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Actor, Tamayo Perry Dies After Apparent Shark Attack In Hawaii

According to officials, a lifeguard and surf instructor Tamayo Perry, who appeared in films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” and “Blue Crush” died Sunday as a result of an apparent shark bite on the North Shore of Ohau in Hawaii.

According to Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s statement, Tamayo Perry, 49, was an “eight-year veteran of Honolulu Ocean Safety and well-known North Shore waterman.”

Perry “exhibited bravery, commitment, and a strong sense of duty, serving our community with unwavering dedication.” “His heroic actions and tireless efforts to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors will never be forgotten,” Blangiardi said.

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Lifeguard And ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Actor, Tamayo Perry Dies After Apparent Shark Attack In Hawaii

Honolulu Ocean Safety and other emergency personnel responded to a beach shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, responding to a call from a surfer who had been fatally injured in a shark attack, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Shayne Enright.

Honolulu Ocean Safety responded with a jet ski and took Perry to shore, where first responders confirmed him dead.

According to Honolulu Ocean Safety interim Chief Kurt Lager, Perry was a beloved lifeguard, a professional surfer with a global reputation, and an “infectious” personality.

“As much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more,” Lager told me.

Perry has made multiple television and film appearances, according to his IMBD website.

Perry’s credits on the Oahu Surfing Experience website include the films “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Charlie’s Angels 2,” “Blue Crush,” and the hit television shows “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-0.”

Perry also starred in national and international advertising campaigns, he stated.

“When I’m not acting, I’m still quite a character, so there’s always a ton of fun to be had,” he told me.

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Lifeguard And ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Actor, Tamayo Perry Dies After Apparent Shark Attack In Hawaii

Emilia Perry, Perry’s wife, was born and reared in Western Australia and competed as a professional bodyboarder before coming to Hawaii, where she met her husband and began competitive surfing, according to her bio on the surfing website.

“When I was 18, I traveled to Hawaii for a competition and met Tamayo while bodyboarding in Pipeline. “A few years later, I picked up a surfboard, we got married, and there was no turning back,” she wrote, adding, “The vast amount of ocean knowledge that Tamayo has instilled in me over the years is priceless.”

The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File shows 120 shark bite incidences in 2023. Of the 36 shark bites reported in the United States, eight were in Hawaii, one of which was fatal.

According to the shark attack file’s 2023 report, surfers received 42% of bites worldwide. Though the number of bites and fatalities increased last year compared to the previous year, the report’s authors believe the figures are consistent with recent trends.

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Lifeguard And ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Actor, Tamayo Perry Dies After Apparent Shark Attack In Hawaii

The mayor stated that the Honolulu community will provide the necessary support following Perry’s passing.

“As we grieve this unimaginable loss, we are reminded of the inherent risks faced by our lifeguards daily, and we extend our deepest gratitude for their service,” Blangiardi told reporters.

SOURCE – (CNN)