A seven-gun salute was given by the soldiers at the funeral, held at the second level of the military honors. Photo by - MNDF

Several residents of the island as well as MNDF officers, attended the funeral. Photo by - MNDF

The MNDF flag is being flown at half-mast at the MNDF headquarters for two days starting Monday, to mourn the death of Zaidhan. Photo by - MNDF

Zaidhan was the victim of a shark attack, while undergoing a high-risk military training at sea, near Maavah island of Laamu atoll. Photo by - MNDF

After the funeral, the national flag, which was laid on top of the coffin, was handed over to the family of Corporal Zaidhan. Photo by - MNDF

Commander of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)’s Northern Arean Command Brigadier General Ismail Shareef, Adjutant General Brigadier General Abdulla Ibrahim and Coast Guard Commandant Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem attended the funeral. Photo by - MNDF

A seven-gun salute was given by the soldiers at the funeral, held at the second level of the military honors. Photo by - MNDF

After the funeral, the national flag, which was laid on top of the coffin, was handed over to the family of Corporal Zaidhan. Photo by - MNDF

After the funeral, the national flag, which was laid on top of the coffin, was handed over to the family of Corporal Zaidhan. Photo by - MNDF

Several residents of the island as well as MNDF officers, attended the funeral. Photo by - MNDF

Zaidhan’s burial took place after the military funeral held in his native island, Ungoofaaru in Raa atoll, on Monday. Photo by - MNDF

His funeral was held at the Ungoofaaru Islamic Center after Asr prayer on Monday. Photo by - MNDF