Tamayo Perry, lifeguard and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor, dies after apparent shark attack in Hawaii

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A lifeguard and surf teacher – who additionally appeared in motion pictures together with “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” and “Blue Crush” – died Sunday following an obvious shark assault on the North Shore of Ohau, Hawaii, based on officers.

Tamayo Perry, 49, was an “eight-year veteran of Honolulu Ocean Security and well-known North Shore waterman,” Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi mentioned in a press release.

Perry “exemplified bravery, dedication and a deep sense of obligation, serving our neighborhood with unwavering dedication. His heroic actions and tireless efforts to make sure the security of our residents and guests won’t ever be forgotten,” Blangiardi added.

Simply earlier than 1 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Ocean Security and different emergency responders arrived at a seashore after a name got here in a few surfer who’d been fatally injured in a shark assault, Honolulu Emergency Medical Providers spokesperson Shayne Enright mentioned.

Honolulu Ocean Security responded by jet ski and introduced Perry to shore, the place first responders pronounced him lifeless.

Perry was a lifeguard who was beloved by all, knowledgeable surfer recognized worldwide, and had an “infectious” character, Honolulu Ocean Security appearing Chief Kurt Lager mentioned.

“As a lot as folks beloved him, he beloved everybody else extra,” Lager mentioned.

Perry made a number of TV and film appearances, based on his IMBD web page.

Perry’s bio on the Oahu Browsing Expertise web site lists the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film, “Charlie’s Angels 2,” “Blue Crush,” and hit TV exhibits “Misplaced” and “Hawaii 5-0,” amongst his credit.

Perry additionally appeared in nationwide and worldwide advert campaigns, he wrote.

“Once I’m not appearing, I’m nonetheless fairly a personality, so there’s at all times a ton of enjoyable available,” he mentioned.

Perry’s spouse, Emilia Perry, was born and raised in Western Australia and competed as knowledgeable bodyboarder earlier than transferring to Hawaii, the place she met her husband and began browsing competitively, based on her bio on the browsing web site.

“Once I was 18 years previous, I got here to Hawaii for a contest and met Tamayo whereas bodyboarding out at Pipeline. A couple of years later, I picked up a surfboard, we received married and there was no turning again,” she wrote, including, “the huge quantities of ocean data that Tamayo has ingrained in me through the years is priceless.”

The College of Florida’s Worldwide Shark Assault File lists 120 shark chew incidents in 2023. Of the 36 shark bites that occurred within the US, eight had been in Hawaii, one in all which was deadly.

Based on the shark assault file’s 2023 report, surfers skilled 42% of bites worldwide. Although the variety of bites and fatalities elevated final 12 months, in comparison with the earlier 12 months, the report authors say the numbers are nonetheless in keeping with latest tendencies.

The Honolulu neighborhood will present the required help following Perry’s demise, the mayor mentioned.

“As we grieve this unimaginable loss, we’re reminded of the inherent dangers confronted by our lifeguards every day, and we lengthen our deepest gratitude for his or her service,” Blangiardi mentioned.