The Sharks celebrated in style, defeating the Dolphins 66-0 and securing a spot in the NRL's top 4.
This victory set a new club record for the largest winning margin, and Nicho Hynes made history by scoring the most individual points in a game for Cronulla.
Hynes was flawless with conversions, going 11 for 11, and also contributed 2 tries along with 3 try assists, while his partner Braydon Trindall matched him with three assists on his 26th birthday.
Cronulla started strong, earning back-to-back penalties and restarts that pushed them upfield quickly.
Although Kennedy showed promise by breaking through to score, his effort was annulled for a double movement upon review.
Both teams moved fluidly, generating exciting 4th- and 5th-tackle plays and numerous attacking kicks.
Dolphins' Kodi Nikorima nearly scored from a left-side maneuver, but Hynes made a crucial tackle to thwart him.
After a penalty against Billy Burns, he redeemed himself with a key try-saving tackle against Thomas Flegler.
Blayke Brailey's clever play set up Oregon Kaufusi, who scored on his 150th NRL appearance, giving the Sharks an early 6-0 lead.