Soul Surfer
Amputee surfer biography
A soul surfer rides waves for the pure joy of the experience rather than for competition or recognition.
The term suggests someone who approaches surfing as a spiritual practice or lifestyle, prioritizing connection with the ocean over technical achievement or trophies: He's not interested in contests—he's a soul surfer.
The 2011 film *Soul Surfer* tells the story of shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton.
- big waveTall ocean swell
- ocean wavesMoving ridges of seawater
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- true storyNarrative of actual events
Bethany Hamilton · shark attack · shark · attack · arm amputation · courage · faith · Hawaii · North Shore · comeback · prosthetic · inspiration · beach · saltwater · board · paddling · determination · triumph