More than 2.1 million people follow her on Facebook, 2.1 million on Instagram, 1.3 million on Twitter, and 440,000 on TikTok.
Why Is Bethany Hamilton So Famous?
As a shark attack survivor, Bethany Hamilton was able to seize the moment, make a difference, and touch the lives of countless girls, boys, women, and men.
She was attacked by a shark in 2003, and the animal tore off her left arm right below the shoulder. Despite losing her arm, she decided to pick up surfing again and won the 2005 National Scholastic Surfing Competition.
She has since won the bulk of her competitive events by finishing fifth or above. She gives talks about her faith and how she manages to live with a disability all around the world. In 2004, she wrote a book titled “Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board” about her recovery.
A movie based on the book, also titled “Soul Surfer,” came out in 2011. She performed all of the film’s stunt work.
Bethany Hamilton lost an arm in a shark attack when she was surfing, but she still went on to become famous.
Learn what makes her such a charismatic individual, accomplished pro surfer, large wave surfer, captivating public speaker, and active author.