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Bethany Hamilton's father's name is Tom Hamilton. He has been a supportive figure in Bethany's life, especially after she lost her arm in a shark attack at the age of 13.
Bethany Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990. In October 2011, she would have been 21 years old.
NO but it might have been because she was in shock.
Yes. So was her mother. Surfing has been part of Bethany's family's life for as long as they can remember
Yes they always have been friends
Bethany Hamilton learned how to surf at the age of 2. She was 13 when the shark attack happened, so she had been surfing for 11 years by the time of the attack
Bethany Hamilton is part of the Christian faith but she has not publicly disclosed a specific denomination. She is known for her strong faith and positive outlook on life, which has been an inspiration to many.
Yes. Surfing is her passion and has been since she was born, for her parents are die-hard surfers and have been for their whole life
Obviously, it was her best friend (and family friend) Alana Blanchard and Alana's father and brother, since Bethany was with them when the attack happened
Bethany Hamilton's best friend's name is Alana Blanchard. They have been close friends since they were young and both share a passion for surfing.
When she was attacked by the shark, her only thought was to keep calm and get to the beach.