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Bethany Hamilton - Professional Surfer & Shark Attack Survivor; Inspiration for the Film and Autobiography "Soul Surfer"

Bethany Hamilton

Profile updated October 9, 2025
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About Bethany Hamilton

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Developing a Mindset of Overcoming

FIND OUT WHAT MINDSETS ARE BETHANY'S BIGGEST SECRETS TO GETTING BACK ON HER BOARD, LETTING HER PASSIONS FUEL HER FIRE AND LEAD HER TO ACCOMPLISHING FAR MORE WITH ONE ARM THAN SHE EVER COULD HAVE WITH TWO. Learn the simple framework Bethany has found shaped her ability to be resilient and overcome against all odds. She’ll dive into 5 qualities anyone can apply to make a huge impact on their mindset – it’s Bethany’s ADAPT

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Surfer Bethany Hamilton is pregnant with third child

“Grateful for more family fun to come!!!”

Bethany Hamilton: surfing with only one arm isn't as hard as beating the stigma

In Bethany Hamilton’s mind, winning the ESPY award for best female athlete with a disability would have been like “rewinding back to square one”.

Bethany Hamilton: One-armed shark attack survivor beats world's best surfer in Fiji

One-armed surfer Bethany Hamilton finished a career-best third in the World Surf League's Fiji Women's Pro. The 26-year-old's left arm was bitten off in a shark attack in 2003.

Shark attack survivor to speak and surf in Ocean Grove

Her story riveted the nation and now Bethany Hamilton is coming to the Jersey Shore to spread a message of hope.

Books by Bethany Hamilton

Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Up - Book by Bethany Hamilton

Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Up” (2018)

Showcasing page after page of breathtaking photos and life-changing inspiration from champion surfer and Christian role model Bethany Hamilton, Be Unstoppable is a beautiful gift of encouragement for any young adult to boldly follow your passions, live in faith, and be unstoppable as well.After losing her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark and returning to the competitive surfing waters a month later, New York Times bestselling author and champion surfer Bethany Hamilton is the heroine in one of the biggest comeback stories of our era.In Be Unstoppable, Bethany shares how faith, love, and passion have been the fuel to push her beyond all expectations. Alongside her insights are spectacular, full-color photos of Bethany the world-class surfer in action, capturing both her mastery of her sport as well as the beauty and raw power of the ocean.Whether in school, sports, faith, or friendships, the tenacity, courage, and wisdom that pops from these pages will help you find the unstoppable in your own life.Be bold. Be inspired. Be unstoppable.Be Unstoppable:Features the inspirational words of sought-after public speaker, champion surfer, and spiritual icon Bethany HamiltonIncludes more than 60 breathtaking photos from the making of her new documentary, Bethany Hamilton: UnstoppableCaptures Bethany's sense of wonder and adventure throughout every pageIs a full-color, giftable photo book with a decorated cover

Soul Surfer Devotions - Book by Bethany Hamilton

Soul Surfer Devotions” (2011)

She’s blonde, brave, and totally determined―she’s a gutsy professional surfer who has inspired millions, and her biggest audience is teenage girls. In this devotional, Bethany speaks straight to her soul sisters about letting God lead in the epic ride of life. In this devotional, Bethany shares stories of women to admire, prayers to focus on, and wipeouts to avoid. Girls will hear thoughts on friends, family, faith, gossip, and peer pressure―Bethany covers it all. This book will release in time for the scheduled Spring 2011 launch of Bethany’s movie, Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood. This re-release is updated with new content, a “Where Is She Now?” page, and journaling spots.

Ask Bethany: FAQs: Surfing, Faith and  Friends (Soul Surfer Series) - Book by Bethany Hamilton

Ask Bethany: FAQs: Surfing, Faith and Friends (Soul Surfer Series)” (2011)

She’s blonde, brave, and totally determined―she’s a gutsy professional surfer who has inspired millions, and her biggest audience is teenage girls. In this devotional, Bethany speaks straight to her soul sisters about letting God lead in the epic ride of life. In this devotional, Bethany shares stories of women to admire, prayers to focus on, and wipeouts to avoid. Girls will hear thoughts on friends, family, faith, gossip, and peer pressure―Bethany covers it all. This book will release in time for the scheduled Spring 2011 launch of Bethany’s movie, Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood. This re-release is updated with new content, a “Where Is She Now?” page, and journaling spots.

Rise Above: A 90-Day Devotional (Soul Surfer Series) - Book by Bethany Hamilton

Rise Above: A 90-Day Devotional (Soul Surfer Series)” (2011)

In Rise Above, a book of devotions, teen surfing star Bethany Hamilton shares with young girls her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring them to face life head on and stand strong in their faith.

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board - Book by Bethany Hamilton

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board” (2006)

In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her arm--but not her spirit. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain that nothing—not even the loss of her arm—could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark’s stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: “Get to the beach....” And when the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was “When can I surf again?” it became clear that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story—a tale of courage and faith that this soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world. Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany’s life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments she’s made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of girl power and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing—perhaps even less so—than the soul.

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