as the film shows, she fought her way back into the competitive surfing world. >> bethany hamilton isothing back. >> reporter: in real life, bethany took the silver at the world junior championships. >> the inspirational, if you will, bethany hamilton. >> reporter: does it feel so different now or are you so used to being on the surf board without your other arm? >> yeah, i'm pretty used to it. it's been seven to eight years, i like, forget what it used to be like. >> reporter: she did her own stunt work for the movie and helped anna sophia robb learn to surf and get over her fear of sharks. >> i figure if she can still get back out there and not worry, then i should be able to, as well. >> reporter: when we met her near san francisco, the water wasn't exactly inviting. so, how do the waves look today? >> it looks a little cold. we're here in northern california and -- i don't know how i'll do but i'm going to just get wet. >> reporter: it was 48 degrees. unlike the locals, she didn't have a hood or booties, but she still gave it her all. what do you have to say to people who watch yo

bethany hamilton was serving with friends.me and ripped off her arm. >> it was kind of like that. >> reporter: when you look back to that day of theews in

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