It’s been a long journey for Bethany Hamilton from shark attack victim to professional surfer, one she’s taken a step at a time.
Bethany was surfing with friends at dawn on Oct. 31, 2003, at the Tunnels surf break in Ha’ena when a large shark bit off most of her left arm.
Fellow surfer Holt Blanchard, her [...]

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INSPIRATIONAL shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton yesterday urged the friends of a young bodyboarder killed this week never to lose their love of surfing.
“I heard about it (the shark attack). It might be some time, they’re still mourning over their friend,” Hamilton said yesterday.
“I’d say to them, `There’s no rush, take your time, do it [...]

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PRESS RELEASE
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ocean Minded, Inc. is honored to welcome Bethany Hamilton, one of surfing’s brightest and most inspirational stars, to its team of athletes. Hamilton, world renown for her determination and courage, lives her life with a purpose and spirit that is unparalleled.
“I’m very stoked to be joining Ocean Minded, a [...]

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