Well-known professional surfer killed in shark attack in Hawaii


  • World
  • Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024

LOS ANGELES, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Tamayo Perry, a well-known Hawaii professional surfer and lifeguard, died after a shark attack off the island of Oahu in Hawaii on Sunday, according to authorities and local media.

Honolulu Emergency Services Department officials said they responded to Malaekahana Beach near Kahuku about 1 p.m. local time Sunday for a report of a surfer who had sustained fatal injuries, reported Hawaii News Now, adding that a caller told dispatchers the victim appeared to suffer more than one shark bite.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Vietnam's top leadership talks heat up as Communist Party meets
South Korea parliament passes bill to launch probe into 2024 Jeju Air crash
Australia state parliament to push through stricter gun laws after Bondi shooting
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
Remaining 130 abducted Nigerian students have been released, president's spokesman says
China-Serbia digital art exhibition explores time, space, heritage
US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine, Russia talks productive
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" dominates North American box office in opening weekend
Cultural event held in Cairo to celebrate World Arabic Language Day
UK's Starmer discusses Ukraine peace efforts in call with Trump

Others Also Read