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Bethany Hamilton From 'Shark Attack Survivor'

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Bethany Hamilton is extremely resilient because she was confident, very determined to push herself harder, and brave throughout her tragedy. Bethany got attacked by a tiger shark Halloween 2003 at the age of 13. She was an elite amateur surfer. It was a shock to Bethany and her family when she was attacked and now left with only one arm. Bethany was very brave before and after the attack. She was able to hold great composure as she realized she had been attacked. The passage "Shark Attack Survivor" stated, "Bethany remained in a state of dazed composure as the others fought panic and took control." Bethany looked happy after the attack. She embraced the fact that she had been attacked. With that, Bethany got back in the water

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