Bethany Hamilton (born February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii) grew up surfing the island’s waves and showed early promise as a competitive athlete. At age 13, she lost her left arm in a shark attack, but remarkably returned to surfing just weeks later and went on to win competitions, become a professional surfer, and share her story in the bestselling memoir Soul Surfer, later adapted into a film. She is most remembered for her courage, faith, and determination in rebuilding her life without giving up the sport she loved. Her message of gratitude and self-acceptance reflects a life shaped by hardship, resilience, and the choice to focus on possibility rather than loss.
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