Surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry dies after shark attack
Local celebrity known for winning the Pipeline Masters
Perry was surfing at the East Side of Oahu when he was attacked
Tamayo Perry, a well-known surfer and lifeguard, has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii. Perry was surfing at the East Side of Oahu on Saturday when he was attacked. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but died from his injuries.
Perry was a local celebrity on Oahu. He was a professional surfer and won the Pipeline Masters in 2003. He was also a lifeguard for the Honolulu Fire Department.
The shark attack that killed Perry is the first fatal shark attack in Hawaii since 2015.
Perry's death is a reminder of the dangers of surfing in Hawaii. Sharks are common in Hawaiian waters, and surfers should always be aware of the risk of being attacked.
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