Bethany Hamilton became an international sensation when she lost her arm and nearly lost her life in a vicious shark attack while surfing off the coast of Hawaii almost six years ago.
Despite the attack, Hamilton has proved she could still compete with the best of them, jumping right back in the water one month later.
"To me, it's like never getting in a car because you're afraid of a collision. Not surfing doesn't work for me," she said.
On the professional surfing circuit, the Kauai native has become known for her courage, positive attitude and fierce competitive spirit.
To be inspired check out her amazing story of over coming massive adversity below:
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