Pirates of the Caribbean star dies in shark assault

Honolulu emergency officers confirmed at a information convention that the 49-year-old actor died Sunday afternoon.

Emergency companies have been referred to as to Malaekahana Seashore round 1 p.m. native time.

The actor, who was a rescuer himself, was dropped at shore on a jet ski, however the paramedics might not assist him.

Perry starred in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth movie within the franchise.

He additionally starred within the TV sequence Misplaced, Hawaii 5-0 and Blue Crush.

Performing Honolulu Ocean Security Chief Kurt Lager mentioned Perry was a lifeguard who was cherished by everybody.

“Tamayo’s character was contagious, and as a lot as individuals cherished him, he cherished everybody else much more,” he added, expressing condolences to Tamayo’s household and everybody who cherished him.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi referred to as Perry’s demise a tragic loss.

“Tamayo was a legendary waterman and was extremely revered, [он] grew up proper right here and has been a beautiful member of our ocean security group,” the mayor mentioned at a information convention.

There are over 40 species of sharks within the Hawaiian Islands. The most typical ones are tiger sharks, reef sharks, sandbar sharks, hammerhead sharks, and Galapagos sharks.

In accordance with American Surf journal, between 1980 and 2023, 176 shark assaults have been recorded off the coast of Hawaii.

Within the first 20 years of remark, roughly 1.7 assaults per 12 months have been recorded. Since 2020, this determine has risen to five.8 incidents per 12 months.