Bethany Hamilton engaged in water sports.
Bethany Meilani Hamilton-Dirks -LRB- born February 8 , 1990 -RRB- 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 .. surfer. surfing. shark attack. shark attack. professional surfing. 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 .. Soul Surfer. Soul Surfer ( film ). In April 2011 , the feature film Soul Surfer was released .. Soul Surfer. Soul Surfer ( film )