Pirates of the Caribbean surfer star Tamayo Perry, 49, dies after 'shark bite'
ok.co.ukPirates of the Caribbean star and surfing legend Tamayo Perry has reportedly died following a shark attack while surfing off the shores of Hawaii.The 49 year old is understood to have been found off Mālaekahana Beach on Oahu's North Shore by other surfers with an arm and a leg missing, according to Stab Magazine.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, where they reported that he had suffered "more than one possible shark bite." Lifeguards took the star back to shore by jet ski, but sadly he was later pronounced dead by paramedics.
An official shark warning in the area has been issued since the attack.The surfer was born and raised on the east side of Oahu, making a name for himself on the North Shore, as a professional surfer and lifeguard.
He had been surfing since the age of 12 and quickly became a well-known face in the industry, praised for his ability to tackle huge waves.
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