Peter Sharp has quit as interim Cronulla Sharks coach. Sharp informed players and staff of his decision on Tuesday morning.

Cronulla approached current Australian coach Tim Sheens to take over the role for the remainder of the season, but he has knocked the club back.

It has capped a turbulent time for Cronulla - and Sharp, who was reluctantly thrust into the position as head coach following the suspension of coach Shane Flanagan.

Sharp was absent from the team’s crisis meeting on Monday following the sacking of Todd Carney on Sunday, as he had a pre-booked medical appointment.