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A lifeguard and surf instructor, who had roles in movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Blue Crush, died Sunday due to a suspected shark attack on Oahu\u2019s North Shore, Hawaii, officials reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamayo Perry, 49, was a respected North Shore waterman and had served with Honolulu Ocean Safety for eight years, according to a statement by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our incredibly dedicated City and County of Honolulu lifeguards, who tragically lost his life today in an apparent shark attack on the North Shore,\u201d Blangiardi said. \u201cOur hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues in Ocean Safety during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perry \u201cexemplified bravery, commitment and a deep sense of duty, serving our community with unwavering dedication. His heroic actions and tireless efforts to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors will never be forgotten,\u201d Blangiardi added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Honolulu Emergency Services Department issued a statement writing a surfer was \u201cfatally injured\u201d in a shark attack off Goat Island on June 23, just before 1 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The person who called the emergency services reported that the surfer\u2019s body had multiple bite wounds.
His body was brought ashore by lifeguards using a Jet Ski, and EMS paramedics declared him dead at the scene, officials said. The surfer was identified as Perry, confirmed by Ocean Safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting Chief Kurt Lager of Honolulu Ocean Safety stated at a press conference, \u201cTamayo Perry was a lifeguard loved by all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emilia Perry, a fellow surfer, said of her husband, \u201cTragic though his passing may be, he left this world doing what he loved, where he loved to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Surfer magazine, Perry was renowned for his expertise at Pipeline, one of the world\u2019s most famous surf breaks, located off Ehukai Beach Park on Oahu\u2019s north side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Encyclopedia of Surfing notes that he was close friends with singer Jack Johnson and was born and raised on Oahu\u2019s east side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perry and his spouse ran a surf school together on the North Shore of Oahu.
On Monday, condolences poured in from across the surfing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis one is hard to believe,\u201d surfing legend Kelly Slater wrote, \u201cYour truly lived the life you loved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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