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Bethany Hamilton

American surfer (born 1990)

  • Fame61.2
  • Momentum4.8
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Born 1990 · age 36United States
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  • Age
    36
    Born 1990
  • Known for
    Dolphin Tale 2
    2014
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Updated 2026-09-03

Bethany Meilani Hamilton is an American professional surfer and writer. On October 31, 2003, she survived a shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off; ultimately, she returned to professional surfing and wrote about her experiences in the 2004 autobiography, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. The book was adapted into the 2011 feature film, Soul Surfer. Hamilton attributes her strength to her Christian faith.

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Momentum4.8
Historical25.4
Source confidence85.0
Completeness90.0
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