"The Last Black Sea Pirates" refers to a group of individuals who engaged in piracy in the Black Sea during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These pirates were often involved in raiding ships and coastal towns, taking advantage of the region's complex political landscape and the decline of established naval powers. The decline of piracy in the Black Sea was influenced by increased naval patrols and the rise of modern nation-states. As maritime law enforcement improved, the activities of these pirates diminished, leading to the eventual end of piracy in the region by the mid-19th century.