Shark attack kills 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor and famed surfer Tamayo Perry in Hawaii

A Hawaii surfer and lifeguard, whose skills and charisma saw him cast in Hollywood movies, was killed in an apparent shark attack in Hawaii on Sunday.

A Hawaii surfer and lifeguard, whose skills and charisma saw him cast in Hollywood movies, was killed in an apparent shark attack in Hawaii on Sunday.

Tamayo Perry, 49, who appeared in a "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie and was known for his brave and audacious surfing skills, was killed on the island of Oahu's north shore, where he had worked for Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services for eight years.

Hawaii's Tamayo Perry surfs at the Pipeline Masters on Oahu's North Shore, Hawaii on January 2, 2019.Brian Bielmann / AFP via Getty Images fileA caller told dispatchers that the man’s body appeared to have suffered more than one shark bite, Honolulu Emergency Services Department said in a statement.

"It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our incredibly dedicated City and County of Honolulu lifeguards, who tragically lost his life today in an apparent shark attack on the North Shore," Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a statement.

Blangiardi said Perry "exemplified bravery, commitment and a deep sense of duty, serving our community with unwavering dedication."

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