Will the number of pirate attacks against ships worldwide be higher in 2026 than in 2021?
Will the number of pirate attacks against ships worldwide be higher in 2026 than in 2021?
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According to https://www.statista.com/statistics/266292/number-of-pirate-attacks-worldwide-since-2006/ the number of pirate attacks against ships in 2021 was 132.
Resolves Yes if that same source says that the number is higher for 2026. If the source no longer exists, I'll use my best judgement to select a similar source.
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