Blanchard and her father saved Hamilton’s life when a shark bit off her arm while they were surfing more than 20 years ago.

Hamilton’s friend and fellow pro surfer Alana Blanchard was 12 when the attack occurred near Tunnels Beach in Kauai, Hawaii.

In 2003, Bethany lost her left arm after being attacked by a tiger shark while surfing with her best friend in Kauai. Her dad ...

Here are 10 things to know about Bethany Hamilton, keynote speaker at the 2025 March for Life: 1) She was born into a surfing ...