Why do somali pirates hijack ships?
a.
to increase their food supply
b.
to obtain high-tech electronics, such as radios
c.
to ransom sailors and their cargo for money
d.
to make use of the ships’ cargoes

C. to ransom sailors and their cargo for money

Explanation:

The Somali pirates are very active and the Gulf of Aden, which is located between Somalia and the Arabian Peninsula. The reason why they are focus on this part of the sea is that there countless ships that pass through here, most of which are full with valuable goods, such as petroleum. The Somali pirates try to use the opportunity to kidnap the sailors and the cargo, and once they do they require ransom for both. The ransom is always in money, usually very large sums. This is why more and more ships started to employ military person which is highly weaponized, so whenever a Somali pirate boat is noticed they shoot to diverge it, and if it continues coming close than they destroy it.

C

Explanation:

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