Surfing legend Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack in Hawaii

It was unclear what kind of shark attacked Mr. Perry. According to the state's Department of Land and Natural Resources, whitetip reef, sandbar, scalloped hammerhead, and occasionally tiger sharks are the most frequently encountered sharks in Hawaii's waters.

Tamayo Perry, one of Hawaii's most respected surfers and lifeguards, was killed paddling out to a spot called Goat Island on Oahu's East side.

Tamayo Perry, 49, was reportedly found by locals off the shore of Malaekahana Beach, about 50 kilometres north of Honolulu, at 1pm local time, having lost an arm and a leg. Lifeguards retrieved his body and returned him to land via jetski, where he was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics.

"Legendary waterman" Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack while surfing off Oahu in Hawaii - CBS News.