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Great White Shark

Great White Shark is a vigorous indica-dominant strain from Super Skunk × White Widow. Aromatically, it often presents as sweet and skunky, with a heavier effect. This makes it more classic than many sweet exotic strains.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • skunky

Effects

  • heavy

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 15–21 %

The values are intended for classification. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and cultivation environment.

Genetics

Parentage and family tree

Great White Shark is at the beginning. Below are the documented parent lines through the 3rd generation.

Editorial profile

Great White Shark in detail

Origin & classification

Great White Shark is an indica-dominant strain from Super Skunk × White Widow. With 15–21 % THC, Great White Shark clearly falls into the stronger range.

Aroma & flavour

In terms of aroma, Great White Shark is primarily sweet and skunky. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Great White Shark is usually described as heavy in terms of its effects. Overall, the strain therefore leans towards a calmer, more physical direction.

Effect tendency

The resin production that is often mentioned is also clearly one of the characteristics that define this strain.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Great White Shark is more suited to people who place greater emphasis on calm, depth and physicality in a strain. Those who enjoy classic, direct and not overly polished strain profiles may find this direction more appealing than purely trend-driven strains.

Further classification

This is precisely why the strain often feels distinctive rather than arbitrary, with a clear and coherent identity. Its lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it feel formulaic.

Further classification

With 15–21 % THC, Great White Shark falls into the stronger area of the strain spectrum. It is primarily described as heavy. Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: sweet and skunky. Its lineage of Super Skunk x White Widow makes Great White Shark’s genetic direction easy to understand. In Great White Shark, the aroma is not merely an added feature, but a central part of the strain’s identity. This brings Great White Shark closer to strains described through calm, physicality and a fuller character. Skunk-influenced lines give Great White Shark a more direct, spicier and more old-school character. With Great White Shark, potency should remain visible in the classification without reducing the strain to its THC level. Great White Shark is also associated with a compact, resin-rich flower structure, which supports its fuller overall profile. Of particular interest is the combination of sweet-fruity and classically spicy elements. This makes it especially appealing to users seeking a distinctive but not overloaded aroma profile.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Great White Shark

What type of strain is Great White Shark?

We list Great White Shark as an indica-dominant strain with the parentage Super Skunk × White Widow.

What genetics are behind Great White Shark?

The parentage of Great White Shark is Super Skunk × White Widow.

What does Great White Shark smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Great White Shark is primarily sweet and skunky. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What is the effect tendency of Great White Shark?

We primarily describe Great White Shark as heavy. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Great White Shark?

A THC range of 15–21 % is given for Great White Shark. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and cultivation environment.