Pro surfer and actor Tamayo Perry has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Hawaii.
The 49-year-old, who starred in a number of blockbuster movies including The Pirates of the Caribbean, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and Blue Crush also worked as a lifeguard and surf instructor in his native Hawaii.
Emergency services in Honolulu say he was attacked near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon.
A witness called in 9-1-1 when they discovered the actor in the water suffering with what appeared to be multiple shark bites.
He was brought to shore by jet ski where paramedics pronounced him dead.
Tamayo also starred in Lost and Hawaii Five-0, and was described as well-known in surfing circles, and 'loved by all'.
Hawaii's acting Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager said 'Tamayo's personality was infectious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more. Our condolences go out to Tamayo’s family and to the entire lifeguard ohana. We’re asking for some privacy for his family at this time.'
After his body was recovered, shark warnings were posted along the coastline.
