Sandokan

Sandokan is a pirate known as the "Tiger of Malaysia" and protagonist of the adventure novels by Italian author Emilio Salgari. A Bornean prince who turned to piracy as vengeance against the British colonial regime, he debuted in the serialized story "The Tigers of Mompracem" (ca. 1883). His sidekick is the Portuguese adventurer Yanez.

The books were adapted for a 1976 TV series, a co-production between multiple European countries. The character has also featured in films and animated series.