When Did Bethany Hamilton Get Attacked? New Documentary Details!

When did Bethany Hamilton get attacked and did they ever in finding the shark that did it? Find out — and get the details on her documentary ‘Unstoppable.’

Bethany Hamilton made headlines in all places nearly Sixteen years in the past when she got her arm bitten off by a shark while browsing in Hawaii. And now, just about 20 years later, the professional surfer is letting audience take a closer have a look at her lifestyles with the new documentary Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable. Scroll down for details on Bethany's assault, her upcoming documentary, and extra!

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When did Bethany Hamilton get attacked?

While out with her best buddy and her easiest friend's dad and brother, Bethany was attacked on October 31, 2003 while browsing in Tunnels Beach in Kauai, Hawaii. The 14-foot tiger shark bit off her left arm slightly below the shoulder in the vicious attack.

After the tragic incident, Bethany used to be rushed to the health center and was once said to have misplaced 60% of her blood and was in hypovolemic surprise. Her dad used to be already on the medical institution to go through knee surgical operation, but she took over his room and his surgery was once postponed. 

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How outdated was Bethany Hamilton when she were given attacked? 

At the time of the attack in 2003, Bethany was just Thirteen years outdated. She is now 29 years outdated. 

Did they ever in finding the precise shark that bit Bethany's arm?

Yes. At the time, a family of fisherman led through Ralph Young caught and killed a tiger shark about one mile from the web page of the attack. After finding surfboard particles within the shark's mouth as well as matching its mouth to the scale of her damaged board, in 2004, police confirmed that was actually the shark that injured her.

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Does Bethany nonetheless surf lately in spite of dropping her arm?

Just 3 to 4 weeks after Bethany got her arm bitten off within the vicious assault, the surfer used to be again to using the waves! When she first returned to the game, alternatively, she was using a longer and thicker board with a care for for her proper arm. 

But in no time in any respect, she was once again to using the same board every surfer uses in competitions.

On January 10, 2004, simply two months after the assault, she entered a big browsing pageant and continues to competitively surf to these days.

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What else is Bethany up to now? 

In addition to browsing and dealing on her documentary and different initiatives, Bethany is also a wife and mom to two children. In August 2013, she married her husband, Adam Dirks. They welcomed their first son, Tobias, 4, in 2015 and 2nd son, Wesley, 1, in 2018.

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What will Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable be about?

According to Bethany's web page, "Unstoppable takes the viewer on an incredible journey as a girl becomes a woman and a resilient athlete rises to the top of her game against all odds, becoming one of the leading professional surfers in the world. From chasing her toddler, to chasing the biggest waves, Bethany is continuously rewriting the rules by living an unstoppable life, and brings new meaning to the phrase 'surfs like a girl.'"

By the appearance of the bone-chilling trailer, audience will get a glance back at existence before Bethany's assault, the real assault, and after. The film will reputedly pull old news clips, photos, and interviews, whilst additionally that includes present-day sit-downs together with her family members.

When does Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable come out in theaters?

Get ready to experience the waves with Bethany on Friday, July 12. To be truthful, it looks like this story is one you will not want to miss this summer season... 

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