The 26-year-old, who has inspired millions with her miraculous story of survival after losing an arm to a shark attack in 2003, has scored a wildcard entry for the upcoming Fiji Pro competition.
“I am so excited to have the opportunity to be competing in the women’s event at Cloudbreak,” the mother-of-one said upon hearing the news.
“I’ve been dreaming of surfing and competing there for years and I think the wave will suit my surfing! Seeing all the swell headed to Fiji has me pumped up! I know I’ll have to surf strong and be heat smart to do well, I believe I can,” she added.
This marks a huge moment for the Hawaiian local, who has been keen to get back into the professional circuit since she welcomed her son Tobais with husband Adam Dirks last year.
The 26-year-old will be competing in the Fiji Pro this Sunday.
“When the contest starts is around the time I gave birth to my son Tobias last year.”
“It’s been an amazing year full of beauty and challenge becoming a mum but also continuing my surfing career. I’ve loved working hard and I am feeling strong and sharp. With a lot of cross training and coming off a recent surf trip filming my film Surfs Like a Girl I feel good heading into this contest,” she explained.
Watch Bethany talk about the shark attack that almost claimed her life below. Post continues after the video…
The competition kicks off on Sunday and will see the likes of Australia’s Sally Fitzgibbons, Stephanie Gilmore and Tyler Wright all battle it out.
Bethany has been placed in heat three against Tyler Wright and Nikki Van Dijk, also from Down Under.
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Best of luck to Bethany!
