Bethany Hamilton

Imagine a super-fast wave, and someone riding it with a big smile! That's Bethany Hamilton. She's an American professional surfer, which means she's really, really good at surfing and does it for a living. She loves the ocean and catching amazing waves. Bethany was born on February 8, 1990. She's known for being incredibly brave and never giving up, even when things get tough.

One day, when Bethany was only 13, something scary happened. A shark bit her left arm while she was surfing! It was a big deal, and her arm had to be removed.

But Bethany didn't let this stop her. She loved surfing so much that she learned to surf again with just one arm. It was like learning to ride a bike all over, but way harder!

She showed everyone that even after a big challenge, you can still do what you love.

Bethany's biggest superpower is her courage and her strong belief in herself. After losing her arm, she didn't just go back to surfing; she became a professional surfer again! She even wrote a book about her story called 'Soul Surfer'.

It tells everyone how she stayed strong and fought to get back on her surfboard. Her story inspires lots of people to be brave and never give up on their dreams, no matter what.

Bethany's story is so amazing that it was made into a movie called 'Soul Surfer'! People all over the world watched it and were inspired by her strength. She also has a documentary about her life called 'Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable'. Bethany shows us that even when life throws big challenges at you, like a shark bite, you can find the strength to overcome them. She's a true inspiration!