Tamayo Perry, 49, the lifeguard who starred in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie has died.
Perry was attacked by a shark off Oahu in Hawaii.
The attack took place near Goat Island on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu's emergency services said.
Emergency services arrived at the scene on Malaekahana Beach at approximately 1pm local time after being alerted by a caller who reported a man suffering from shark bites.
Perry was branded "a lifeguard loved by all" by acting Honolulu Ocean Safety chief Kurt Lager.
He added: "He's well known on the North Shore. He's a professional surfer known worldwide.
"Tamayo's personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more," Lager signed off, according to Sky News.
Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi branded Perry's death "a tragic loss" as he said: "Tamayo was a legendary waterman and highly respected."
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