Cronulla have bolstered their undermanned squad with the signing of former Gold Coast prop Ian Donnelly.

Donnelly was granted an immediate release from the final year of his contract with the Titans on Tuesday, freeing him to join the Sharks.

Injuries and suspension have decimated the Sharks this season with skipper Paul Gallen one of three players suspended by the judiciary on Tuesday.

Donnelly's addition covers for the loss of Ben Ross, who was ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a neck injury in his side's opening round win over Penrith.

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