Do Pirates Still Exist ((link)) -

: Pirates fly Jolly Roger flags. Reality : They disguise boats as fishing vessels or small traders.

| Golden Age (1600–1720s) | Modern Piracy | |--------------------------|----------------| | Sailing ships, cutlasses, cannons | Small skiffs, automatic weapons (AK-47s), GPS, satellite phones | | Politically motivated (privateers) | Mostly criminal enterprise / economic | | Attack any ship | Target specific commercial vessels, tankers, bulk carriers | | Buried treasure myth | Steal cash, cargo, or take hostages | do pirates still exist

– Currently the world’s most dangerous region for piracy. : Pirates fly Jolly Roger flags