Zheng Yi Sao operated in and around the South China Sea during her decade-long career as a pirate.

Zheng Yi Sao (1775–1844) was a notorious Chinese pirate active in the South China Sea from 1801 to 1810.

A historical painting or illustration of Zheng Yi Sao, showcasing her as the infamous pirate leader.

A map of the South China Sea where Zheng Yi Sao committed her acts of piracy.

A portrait of Zheng Yi Sao, possibly a wanted poster from her days as a pirate.

Zheng Yi Sao, also known as Shi Yang, Shi Xianggu, Shek Yeung and Ching Shih, was a notorious Chinese pirate leader who wreaked havoc in the South China Sea from 1801 to 1810. Commanding hundreds of ships and thousands of men, she was responsible for countless acts of piracy, including theft, murder, and kidnapping. Despite her notorious criminal activities, she was never officially convicted.