The data illustrates the number of pirate attacks against ships worldwide from 2009 through 2017. There were 180 such incidents in 2017.
Pirate attacks
Although the term “pirate” may conjure up images of bearded men with eye patches, wooden legs and parrots who were convicted and buried centuries ago, pirate attacks are indeed posing a threat to today’s shipping lines all over the world.
Contemporary maritime piracy reached its peak level in 2010, with around 445 reported incidents. The regions most likely to come under threat from pirate attacks include Indonesia, the Philippines, and Nigeria.
