Professional surfer, lifeguard, and actor Tamayo Perry, 49, tragically lost his life to a shark while surfing on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Perry was a well-known figure in the surfing community, known for his big-wave skills and appearances in popular films and TV shows. He was retrieved from the sea by emergency services after a shark attack, but was pronounced dead on the shore. Perry's infectious personality and love for others were remembered fondly by emergency services personnel, highlighting the impact he had on those around him. Fellow surfer Kelly Slater paid tribute to Perry on social media, reflecting on his decades of service as a lifeguard at Pipeline. Shark encounters are rare in Hawaii, with Oahu experiencing 42 incidents since 1828. Perry's passing is a tragic reminder of the dangers that surfers face in the water.