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Where did Bethany grow up?
Kauai, Hawaii.
When did Bethany get bit by the shark?
on halloween
Who is Bethanys mom?
Cheri Hamilton
what kind of shark bit Bethany's arm off?
a tiger shark
where was bethany born?
Lihue, Hawaii
Alana Blanchard
Who is Bethany's dad?
Tom hamilton
How big was the shark that took Bethany's arm?
13-foot, 6-inch
What year was Bethany born?
1990
How old was bethany at the time of the attack?
Bethany was 13 years old
Who is Bethany's best friend?
Alana Blanchard
Did they find her arm in the shark? If not, what did they find?
no but they found her charm bracelet and the piece of her surfboard
when did Bethany Hamilton start surfing?
at the age of eight
How did Bethany get bit by a shark?
She was lying on her surfboard, stomach-down
what are Bethany's brothers' names?
Noah and Timothy.
How soon after the attack did Bethany start surfing again?
26 days later.
What religion does Bethany say she is?
Christian
what was her reaction after being bit?
she went into autopilot mode and swam to shore.
Bethany's youth leader showed up to comfort her at the hospital, what was her name?
sarah hill
How long was Bethany in the hospital?
Only a week.