Bethany Hamilton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bethany Hamilton
Occupation	Surfer
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1990(1990-02-08)
Age	34
Birthplace	Lihue
Country	United States
Birth City	Hawaii
Horoscope	Aquarius

Bethany Hamilton Biography

Bethany Hamilton is one of the most popular and richest Surfer who was born on February 8, 1990 in Lihue, Hawaii, United States. American surfer who became famous for continuing to compete professionally after losing her left arm to a 14 foot tiger shark when she was 13. She appeared as herself in the 2014 film Dolphin Tale 2.

She was portrayed by AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer in 2011.

Bethany Meilani Hamilton (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off and who ultimately returned to professional surfing. She wrote about her experience in the 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. In April 2011, the feature film Soul Surfer was released. She now has a new movie called Unstoppable where she shows the struggles and happiness of her family. Hamilton has been in the World Surf League for quite a few years.

Initially, she adopted a custom-made board that was longer and slightly thicker than standard and had a handle for her right arm, making it easier to paddle, and she learned to kick more to make up for the loss of her left arm. After teaching herself to surf with one arm, she returned to surfing on November 26, 2003, just 26 days after the attack and entered her first major competition on January 10, 2004. She now uses standard competitive performance short-boards. The shark-bitten surfboard that Hamilton was riding during the attack, as well as the bathing suit she was wearing at the time, a gift from ocean photographer Aaron Chang, are on display at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, California.

She has two brothers named Timothy and Noah Hamilton. She married Adam Dirks on August 18, 2013. She and Adam welcomed their first child, a son named Tobias, in June 2015. They welcomed their second son, Wesley Phillip, in March

2018. In October 2020, she revealed that they’re expecting their third child together.

Bethany Hamilton Net Worth

Bethany Hamilton is one of the richest Surfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bethany Hamilton 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began participating in surf competitions at a young age and won her first event at the age of eight.

She wrote an autobiography called Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board that was adapted into the 2011 film Soul Surfer.

Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990 to Tom and Cheri Hamilton. She has two older brothers Noah (born in 1981) and Timothy (born in 1986). She began surfing at the age of 8 and gained her first sponsorship by age 9. Hamilton was home-schooled from 6th grade through high school. She is a Christian. In early 2012 Hamilton met youth minister Adam Dirks through mutual friends. They became engaged in 2013. The couple was married on August 18, 2013 at an estate on Kauai’s north shore, near where she grew up. The couple have a son named Tobias, born in 2015. In 2018 they had a second son, Wesley. She also has two shar pei dogs named Hanalei “Hana” and Kombucha “Booch”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bethany Hamilton height 5 feet 11 inches Bethany weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bethany Hamilton Dating?

According to our records, Bethany Hamilton married to Adam Dirks. As of December 1, 2023, Bethany Hamilton’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2009 she was a contestant on Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? and won $25,000. In 2010 she appeared on an episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Facts & Trivia

Bethany Ranked on the list of most popular Surfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bethany Hamilton celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

She was the first woman surfer to surf in the Rip Curl Cup in 2012.

Top Facts about Bethany Hamilton

1. Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack at age 13.
2. She returned to surfing just one month after the attack.
3. Hamilton has won numerous surfing competitions, including the NSSA National Championships.
4. In 2016, she was inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.
5. Hamilton is also an author and motivational speaker.
6. She founded Friends of Bethany, a non-profit organization that supports amputees and shark attack survivors.
7. Hamilton’s life story inspired the movie “Soul Surfer.”
8. She is married to Adam Dirks and they have two children together.
9. Hamilton has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
10. She continues to surf professionally and advocate for ocean conservation efforts.

How old was Bethany Hamilton when she was attacked by a shark?

At the age of 13 , Hamilton experienced a shark attack while she was surfing. The traumatizing accident saw her lose her arm. But the event didn’t stop her from doing what she loves to do.

How big was the shark that bit off Bethany Hamilton's arm?

Learn About Bethany At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. However, one month after the attack, Bethany returned to surfing and within two years had won her first national surfing title.

How did the shark attack Bethany Hamilton?

But while Bethany Hamilton was lying on her board off Kauai’s North Shore, a shark bit once and then disappeared, taking off her left arm just below the shoulder. “Nobody saw it happen. She just yelled, ‘A shark bit me!”‘ said her father, Tom Hamilton.

How long was Bethany Hamilton in the hospital after the shark attack?

When he heard it was a 13-year-old, Tom Hamilton’s heart sank. He knew it was either his daughter or her best friend. Bethany spent nearly a week in the hospital and has remained largely in seclusion since then.

Was Bethany's arm found?

Did they ever find the exact shark that bit Bethany’s arm? Yes. At the time, a family of fisherman led by Ralph Young caught and killed a tiger shark about one mile from the site of the attack.