Pirates of the Caribbean star killed in shark attack

Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii.

The 49-year-old died on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu's emergency services confirmed in a press conference.

Emergency services were called to Malaekahana Beach at around 13:00 local time.

But Perry, who was also a lifeguard, was pronounced dead by paramedics after being brought to shore by jet ski.

Perry acted in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth film in the franchise.

The 2011 film, which follows Johnny Depp as eccentric pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, also stars Penelope Cruz and Geoffrey Rush.

Perry also had roles in Lost, Hawaii Five-0, Blue Crush and Charlie's Angels 2.

Acting Honolulu Ocean Safety chief Kurt Lager said Perry was "a lifeguard loved by all", adding that he was well known on Oahu's North Shore as well as around the world.

"Tamayo's personality was infectious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more."

He added: "Our condolences go out to Tamayo's family."

Mayor Rick Blangiardi echoed Lager's sentiments, calling Perry's death "a tragic loss".

Addressing the press conference, he said: "Tamayo was a legendary waterman and highly respected, [he] grew up right over here, and just a great member of our ocean safety team."

He said getting a call like that on a Sunday afternoon was "hard to imagine", and called on Perry's family to be given privacy to grieve.