South Carolina PIRACY is a form of criminal activity that occurs in the state of South Carolina. It involves the unlawful taking of property for financial gain and typically involves the use of force or intimidation. There are several types of South Carolina PIRACY including armed robbery, piracy on the high seas, and illegal fishing. Armed robbery is the most common form of South Carolina PIRACY. This involves the use of force or the threat of force to take property or money from another. Piracy on the high seas involves the unlawful taking of a vessel and its cargo while on the open ocean. This type of South Carolina PIRACY is typically committed by a group of individuals who board a vessel, threaten the crew, and take control of the vessel for the purpose of stealing its contents. Illegal fishing is another type of South Carolina PIRACY. This involves the unauthorized taking of fish from the waters of South Carolina and selling them for a profit. It is illegal to catch and sell fish without a valid fishing license.