In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Getting back on the surfboard after the [shark] attack was the hardest thing and I did it! After that, the hardest thing… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
When I was about five, I gave my heart to Jesus Christ, and since then it's just been a stronghold in my… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I think sharks are beautiful creatures, and I don't think we should stop going in the ocean because of them. You drive… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
To lose your everyday life of surfing and being creative on waves, enjoying the ocean - that's scary to me. It was essential to… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Learning how to deal with people and their reactions to my life is one of the most challenging things... people staring at me, people… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I love the ocean, and I love surfing. It's something so special and unique, and surfing is unlike any other sport. Skateboarding is amazing,… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Losing an arm is kinda lame at one point, but at the same time, so much good has come out of it. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I guess I just like to challenge myself and push myself harder to do things that I don't think I can, to do things… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'm actually not star-struck... I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Being out there in the ocean, God's creation, it's like a gift He has given us to enjoy, — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
We all need that extra friend outside of our immediate family to talk about that extra stuff you wouldn't normally talk to your parents… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image