Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed disappointment at his side's second-half collapse following their 29-12 defeat to Connacht in Galway.
The Sharks' injury woes deepened on Friday as rising backline talent Luan Giliomee was forced off during their 21-15 win over Cardiff at Kings Park.
The Sharks strengthened their push for a United Rugby Championship play-off place with a hard-fought 21-15 victory over Cardiff in humid, slippery conditions in Durban on Friday night.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen admits his side is still searching for consistency after an up-and-down run of results in the United Rugby Championship.
The Sharks have largely stuck with a winning formula for Friday evening's United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff, as they continue their push for a top-eight finish.
The Sharks have secured the futures of Springbok veterans Vincent Koch and Bongi Mbonambi, keeping both players in Durban for the long term.