Cronulla seeks to challenge the belief that Sharks fear Dolphins in the much-anticipated NRL showdown at Ocean Protect Stadium this Saturday night.
The shared maritime theme, from mascots to the venue's name, adds excitement to this clash between two strong teams.
The Dolphins currently lead the head-to-head record 2-1, but the Sharks claimed victory in their last encounter in the Sutherland Shire last July.
That 24-12 win was pivotal for Cronulla, sparking a remarkable run of nine wins in ten matches that took them to the preliminary final.
Both teams have experienced a mixed start to the 2026 season, with each registering a win and a loss so far.
After a dominating 50-10 win against the Gold Coast Titans, the Sharks were outplayed by the Panthers in their last match.
Conversely, the Dolphins overcame an initial defeat to the Rabbitohs, bouncing back to edge out the Titans on Sunday.
Braydon Trindall, the Sharks' five-eighth, is set to commemorate his 100th NRL match this weekend.
This match also coincides with NRL Multicultural Round, heightening the significance of the event.