The Sharks surged back in the second half, scoring 24 unanswered points after Warriors half Patricia Maliepo’s try in the 39th minute.
The Warriors took their fourth straight defeat in losing to the Sharks, who secured their second victory of the season. Photo / Photosport
In contrast to the hosts, the Sharks were excellent off the tee, converting six of their seven tries and playing like a side with a shot at the finals rather than table cellar-dwellers.
A consolation try at the end of the match brought the final score to 40-32 in favour of the visitors, leaving the Warriors to rue all those points left on the table.
Cronulla secured their second win of the season and move out of the bottom spot, with their final match coming against the struggling Dragons, who nevertheless beat the Warriors last weekend.
The Warriors still have a very slim shot at making the finals, needing a win over the Brisbane Broncos next week across the Tasman and for other results to also fall in their favour.