Bethany Hamilton

Born: 1990-02-08

Bethany Hamilton Dirks (born February 8, 1990) ,more professionaly known as Bethany Hamilton, is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off, but ultimately returned to—and was victorious in—professional surfing. She wrote about her experience in the 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. In April 2011, the feature film Soul Surfer was released; it was based on the book and additional interviews. She has appeared on many television shows since the loss of her arm.


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Dolphin Tale 2

as Herself
Released: 2014-09-11

The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's...

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Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

as Herself
Released: 2019-07-12

One of the most fearless and accomplished athletes of her generation, Bethany Hamilton became a...

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The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean

as Herself
Released: 2014-02-01

Documentary - The Current tells the story of individuals from all walks of life that have faced...

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Down the Barrel

as Herself
Released: 2007-09-07

The essence of surfing is an elusive ideal. Part sport, part state-of-mind; an avenue for...

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First Love

as Herself
Released: 2010-04-04

Documentary about the first steps taken by 3 young women to become professional surfers.

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Naked Science

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-09-15

Naked Science is an American documentary television series that premiered in 2004 on the...

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The Early Show

as Self
First aired: 1999-11-01

The Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York...

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