Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

@Surfline says:

Renowned Pipeline rider and lifeguard Tamayo Perry has been identified as the victim of a fatal shark attack on Oahu’s east shore today.

The attack occurred at Goat Island, a well-known surf zone a few hundred yards offshore near Laie. Lifeguards were alerted to the incident some time before 1pm, and recovered Tamayo’s body in the process.

Tamayo, 49, was born and raised on Oahu and made his surfing name with brilliant deep tube-riding performances at the Pipeline, winning the Pipe Masters Trials in 1999. He also became well-known for great surfing at Teahupoo in Tahiti, where he traveled with wife Emilia, a skilled bodyboarder.

He suffered a near-fatal head injury at Pipe after being hit by a surfboard that was abandoned by its rider. Partly as a result, he committed his surfing life to teaching good surf etiquette and safe practices for all surfers, and built a new career as a lifeguard with Honolulu Ocean Safety. He also ran a surf school, Oahu Surfing Experience, with Emilia.

Tamayo was a happy-go-lucky, big-hearted person who endeared himself to many friends both in Hawaii and worldwide. Surfline extends our sympathy and condolences to Emilia and their extended families and friends.

@chaelodoul9401 says:

And he was a life guard? Shheeeesh

@EmmaandWinnie says:

God bless you!

@mandellaslightbourne6458 says:

Sleep till Jesus comes then we will ride waves and water walk for an eternity. Blessings to the family and those he leaves with us.

@largefill15 says:

🤙🏽see you on the other side my brutha 🤙🏽

@Youtubesucks15 says:

This is a great song.