Tamayo Perry, "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor and surfer, killed in shark attack

Media have reported the sudden death of an actor known from the film "Pirates of the Caribbean". A shark attacked Tamayo Perry, and rescuers could not save his life. He was only 49 years old.

Tamayo Perry is dead. The lifeguard and actor known, among others, from "Pirates of the Caribbean" died at only 49. Sky News reports that the man was surfing near Oahu, Hawaii on Sunday. Before 23:00 GMT, rescuers, alerted by a witness to the incident, rushed to help.

The Honolulu Department of Emergency Services informs that the man was brought to shore by jet ski, but his life could not be saved. Perry died as a result of a shark attack, and the cause of death was the injuries sustained.

Following the actor's death, a warning was issued about the possible danger of a repeat attack. The Daily Star reports that the man was found near Malaekahana Beach, close to Kahuku. More than one shark bite was reportedly visible on his body.

Perry was not only an actor but primarily a professional surfer. He appeared in productions such as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, and Blue Crush. He began working as a lifeguard in 2016. The Mayor of Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi, quoted by the Daily Star, said that Tamayo was highly respected and his death was a significant loss.