Surfer Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii pushes past fear, takes on new adventure Wife, mom and book author shares positivity and purpose as she inspires others to overcome challenges
Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii has learned to shake off heart-stopping tragedy.
Years ago as a young teenager, she gained national attention when she tragically lost an arm to a 14-foot tiger shark while she was surfing in Kauai, Hawaii. The shark bit off her left arm just below the shoulder in the attack.
Her story of difficulty — followed by her determination to get back in the water right after she healed from the medical emergency — buoyed the millions of people who learned of her story through her 2004 book, “Soul Surfer,” and the 2011 film adaptation of it by the same name.
