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Authorities in Hawaii have confirmed that Tamayo Perry, a well-known lifeguard and surfer with guest appearances on “Hawaii Five-O” and a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel, died on Sunday following a shark attack while surfing. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that the 49-year-old native Hawaiian was attacked on the north shore of Oahu, where he had served as a lifeguard and ocean safety officer for eight years. “It 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,” Blangiardi said. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues in Ocean Safety during this incredibly difficult time.” Blangiardi continued, “Tamayo Perry, an eight-year veteran of Ocean Safety and well-known North Shore waterman, exemplified 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.” According to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, a surfer was “fatally injured” by a shark off Goat Island on June 23, just before 1 p.m. local time. A caller informed dispatch that the surfer’s body appeared to have been bitten more than once. Lifeguards retrieved Perry’s body using a Jet Ski, and EMS paramedics declared him dead onshore. “Tamayo Perry was a lifeguard loved by all,” said Acting Chief Kurt Lager of Honolulu Ocean Safety at a press conference. CHECK VIDEO HERE:

Perry was well-known not only as a lifeguard and surfer but also for his roles in “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” “Blue Crush,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” He also appeared in the television series “Hawaii Five-O” and “Lost.” “Tragic though his passing may be, he left this world doing what he loved, where he loved to do it,” said Emilia Perry, a fellow surfer and Tamayo’s spouse. According to Surfer magazine, Perry was renowned for his skill at Pipeline, one of the world’s most famous surf breaks, located off Ehukai Beach Park on Oahu’s north shore. The Encyclopedia of Surfing notes that Perry was good friends with singer Jack Johnson and was born and raised on the east side of Oahu. Together, Perry and his spouse operated a surf school on the North Shore of Oahu. Condolences from the surfing community flooded in on Monday. Surfing legend Kelly Slater wrote, “This one is hard to believe. You truly lived the life you loved.” Moana Jones Wong, another Hawaiian surfer known as the “Queen of the Pipeline,” posted on social media, “I will cherish our memories forever.”