The surfing legend Tamayo Perry he died at the age of 49, the victim of a shark attack. The accident occurred on Sunday 23 June on Goat Island off the coast of Oahu in Hawaii and, according to what was learned from the local press, the body was found on the beach with a mutilated leg and an arm.
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The surfer who was also the protagonist of the film “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” was surfing off Goat Island, also known as Mokuauia, near Laie, Hawaii, before he was found dead at 1pm on Sunday, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services announced.
Shark attack
Tamayo was brought to shore by lifeguards on jet skis. Emergency crews believe the actor may have suffered more than one shark bite. His family has requested respect for their privacy at this time. The public has also been warned to stay out of the water, with shark warning signs posted in the area. Acting Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager released a statement after his death and said: “Tamayo Perry was a beloved lifeguard, well-known on the North Shore, a world-renowned professional surfer. Tamayo’s personality was contagious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more. Our condolences go to Tamayo’s family.” Mayor Rick Blangiardi urged fans to respect the family’s privacy wishes. He said the death was a “tragic loss” and added: “Tamayo was a legendary and highly respected sailor, a great member of our ocean safety team; It’s really hard to imagine.”
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