Because that’s where ships go to get to a very important canal, that’s where pirates come to play... Several reasons.
I personally like the somewhat open secret of Russian false flag sail boat cruises best. For a small price, you can go on a cruise and shoot up Somali pirates. Of course former Russian Spetsnaz will give you a quick class and make sure everything stays fun and safe (if anything goes sideways, they will take care of it). After you shoot them up you get to pay according to how many you shot (that sounds pretty capitalistic, LOL).
https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/3b5jgb/i-was-attacked-by-pirates
In Texas, that is called a Trophy Fee at the high fence ranches.