A New Zealand model has defended herself after fans criticised her for failing to acknowledge Friday's terrorist attack that saw 50 worshippers murdered at two Christchurch mosques. Georgia Fowler, 26, who hails from Auckland but has lived in New York since 2008, has been sharing bikini-clad photos from her Cayman Islands getaway on Instagram over the past four days. Some of her social media followers have expressed the opinion that, as her country's most high-profile model, she should have issued a statement about the massacre. Scroll down for video 'I am devastated by what has happened': New Zealand model Georgia Fowler has defended herself after fans criticised her for failing to acknowledge Friday's far-right terrorist attack One person wrote: '50 people dead in New Zealand and for the past four days all you've done is post pictures and videos of what a fantastic time you are having in Cayman Islands. 'You are famous and look how you are representing [your] country in a time of grief. 'Do you really think it's appropriate to be posting pictures of you in a bikini at a time like this? You are supposed to be a role model but instead you are an absolutely embarrassment to New Zealand. You should be ashamed of yourself.' Vacation: Georgia who hails from Auckland but has lived in NYC since 2008, has been sharing bikini-clad photos from her Cayman Islands getaway on Instagram over the past four days 'You should be ashamed of yourself': Some of Georgia's social media followers have expressed the opinion that, as her country's most high-profile model, she should have issued a statement about the massacre rather than share bikini-clad holiday photos Critics: One person commented, 'Really surprised as a fellow Kiwi you've made no mention of the attack back home. You have the power to influence - use it' 'How sad and vapid!' Some of the responses to Georgia's bikini-clad photos were damning Another Instagram user commented: 'Really surprised as a fellow Kiwi you've made no mention of the attack back home. You have the power to influence - use it.' A similar comment read: 'And as she's creating yet another "I'm having a great time" post, do you think she pauses at any point to think it may just be insensitive? 'Nope. NZ is grieving but she is having a great time and wants you to know it.' Georgia, who has walked the runway for Victoria's Secret three times, responded to the criticism by saying she was 'devastated' by the shooting. Statement: Georgia, who has walked the runway for Victoria's Secret three times, responded to the criticism by saying she was 'devastated' by the shooting. Pictured on holiday Response: Addressing the criticism, Georgia wrote: 'I am devastated by what has happened in my country. Everyone is meant to be safe in our beautiful home. I just don't have the right words at this time and don't want to ever make it about me' She wrote: 'I am devastated by what has happened in my country. Everyone is meant to be safe in our beautiful home. I just don't have the right words at this time and don't want to ever make it about me.' Plenty of fans also defended Georgia, claiming that it is unfair to criticise her for not initially making a public statement about the terror attack. One of her supporters wrote: 'What has happened is absolutely tragic, but it's so wrong to shame someone in a public forum like this. You don't know what anyone else is thinking or feeling.' Luxury getaway: Georgia (pictured on her vacation) has been staying at the Grand Cayman Beach Suites hotel and sharing regular updates on Instagram Idyllic holiday: In this photo, Georgia relaxes on a boat after enjoying a snorkelling expedition Moment of reflection: In this photo, shared over the weekend, Georgia enjoys the sunset at the beach while reading a paperback novel 'She may have mourned in private': Meanwhile, plenty of fans defended Georgia against her critics. This person said it was unfair to criticise her for not initially making a public statement about the attack 'It's so wrong to shame someone in a public forum like this': Another supporter said, 'You don't know what anyone else is thinking or feeling' Another suggested: '[Georgia] deserves to post about her trip because she works so hard all year round and never complains... She may have mourned in private, not everything needs to be on social media.' Australian-born Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with murder over the mass shootings that killed 50 people in Christchurch on Friday. He faces an 'unprecedented' life sentence, as the death penalty was abolished in New Zealand in 1961. What we know so far: Australian-born Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with murder over the mass shootings that killed 50 people in Christchurch on Friday Accused shooter: Tarrant (pictured during a visit to Pakistan in 2018) faces an 'unprecedented' life sentence, as the death penalty was abolished in New Zealand in 1961Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility