Renowned Surfer And Lifeguard Was 49

Tamayo Perry Dies After Hawaii Shark Attack

Renowned Surfer and Lifeguard Was 49

Renowned Pipeline rider and lifeguard Tamayo Perry has been identified as the victim of a fatal shark attack on Oahu's east shore today. The 49-year-old died on Sunday afternoon after being attacked in the water near Oahu's North Shore.

Perry was a well-known surfer and lifeguard in the North Shore community. He was also a professional surfer who competed around the world.

"He was a great guy and a great surfer," said North Shore lifeguard Kai Lenny. "He was always smiling and always willing to help others."

The attack happened at around 2:30 p.m. Perry was surfing at Goat Island, a popular surf spot near the Banzai Pipeline. Witnesses said that Perry was bitten by a shark and then pulled underwater.

Lifeguards responded to the scene and pulled Perry from the water. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The shark attack is the first fatal one in Hawaii since 2015.