"Pirates of the Caribbean" Actor Tamayo Perry Dies in Shark Attack

Tamayo Perry, 49, was killed while surfing off Oahu's East Side on Sunday.

The Honolulu Ocean Safety veteran and avid surfer was known for his daring and courageous surfing skills.

Tamayo Perry, an actor who appeared in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii on Sunday afternoon.

Perry was surfing off Oahu's East Side when he was attacked. He was rushed to shore by fellow surfers and lifeguards, but he died from his injuries at a local hospital.

Perry was an eight-year veteran of Honolulu Ocean Safety and was well-known in the North Shore waterman community. He was known for his fearless and daring surfing skills.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi released a statement expressing his condolences to Perry's family and friends and praising him for his service to the community.