Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany Meilani Hamilton is an American professional surfer and writer. On October 31, 2003, she survived a shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off; ultimately, she returned to professional
Hamilton surfing in 2016
Hamilton surfing in March 2007
Tiger shark
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The tiger shark is a species of ground shark, and the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo and family Galeocerdonidae. It is a large predator, with females capable of attaining a length of over
Bethany Hamilton
…Kauaʻi, with her best friend Alana Blanchard and Alana's dad and brother. While Hamilton was lying on her surfboard stomach-down, a 14-foot-long (4.3 m) tiger shark attacked her. It swiftly bit off Hamilton's left arm, which was dangling in the water, just below the shoulder. The Blanchards helped paddle Hamilton…
Tiger shark
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Jaws, wide open
Upper teeth