Bethany Hamilton-Dirks
Bethany Meilani Hamilton-Dirks (born in Lihue, Hawaii on February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off but who ultimately returned to—and was victorious in—professional surfing.
Major Achievements: 2004: ESPY Award
2005: NSSA National Helping Kids Champion
2008: 2nd place, ASP World Junior Championships
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