'Pieces of Eight, Pieces of Eight' as all the parrots say...
Whether you are talking about POTC pirates or modern day pirates the answer is to get money and other various goods.
Pirates grossed $6,341,825 worldwide.
They stole treasure
Pirates were usually people on a boat who rebelled, then were corrupted by power, and wanted money.
Pirates grossed $1,641,825 in the domestic market.
as they want the money for it and by killing them there will be no money
yes
gold coins
money
No
The Ice Pirates grossed $13,075,390 worldwide.
tresure hunting