The attack didn't cause this determined Soul Surfer to give up. With Ben Aipa, Alana Blanchard, Byron Blanchard, Holt Blanchard. Directed by Becky Baumgartner. Heart of a Soul Surfer Trailer (Documentary) Watch the Heart of a Soul Surfer movie trailer for the documentary that tells the true story of the real Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm during a shark attack in 2003. Purchase the documentary in the column on the right.

Bethany Hamilton, a 13-year-old girl destined for a successful surfing career, lost her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark on Oct. 31, 2003.