A 13-year-old professional surfer who was attacked by a shark off
She was lying on her board when the shark suddenly bit through her left arm just below the shoulder
Despite the shock, tge pain and the blood loss , she held on her board and the shark disappeared.
She swam to shore and shouted for help.
She was also saved by the quick-thinking action of her friend's father who use a surf leash as a tourniquet to stop the flow of blood. The attack occurred in the fall of2003 today she is still. Surfing , despite the loss of her left arm , and has become an inspiration to many young surfers.