Great White Shark strain guide
Great White Shark is an older hybrid from the Dutch breeder Green House Seeds, built from Super Skunk with Brazilian and South Indian genetics. People know it for a skunky, sweet citrus smell and a strong, long-lasting body feel. It also goes by White Shark and Peacemaker.
Where does Great White Shark come from?
Green House Seeds, based in Amsterdam, lists Great White Shark as a cross of Super Skunk, a Brazilian sativa and a South Indian line, and one strain database and GrowDiaries give the same three. It dates to the late 1990s, which makes it one of the older names in the Skunk family.
Some seed sites describe it a little differently, as Super Skunk crossed with White Widow or a South Indian White Widow. Other seed companies also sell their own Great White Shark, so not every plant under the name traces back to Green House.
What does Great White Shark smell and taste like?
Skunk comes first, as you'd expect from the parent. Under it, people describe sweet citrus and fruit, earthy notes and something close to sweet tobacco. A few growers mention mango or pineapple. The smoke has a reputation for being harsh, with a sharp, pungent finish.
We couldn't find a source that publishes a terpene profile for Great White Shark, so we haven't listed any here. If your product's label lists terpenes, that's the best guide to what's in the jar.
Great White Shark effects: what people report
The breeder describes a strong body effect that lasts a long time. Users often report a heady, happy start that can feel cloudy or hard to focus through, followed by a warm, relaxed body feel and, for many, sleepiness. Some mention a strong couch-lock feeling.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Harsh smoke and dry mouth are the most common complaints.
How strong is Great White Shark?
By modern standards it sits in the middle. Published figures run from about 14% to 21% THC, lower than many newer dessert strains. The breeder's own listing also shows some CBD, around 1% to 2%, which is unusual for a Skunk cross.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD for your batch are printed on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying Great White Shark in Canada
Because several seed companies sell their own version, two products with this name can come from different genetics. Check the label for the producer, the batch's THC and CBD and the packaging date.
You're most likely to see it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Fresher flower keeps more of its smell.
Great White Shark vs Super Skunk
Super Skunk is Great White Shark's main parent, and they share that loud, skunky base. Great White Shark adds the Brazilian and South Indian lines, which give it a sweeter citrus side and, by most reports, a heavier, longer body feel. Super Skunk is usually described as a little more balanced. If you want the classic skunk smell on its own, start with Super Skunk. If you want more sweetness and weight, try Great White Shark.
Strains like Great White Shark
If you like Great White Shark, these are the closest matches:
- Super Skunk: the main parent, with the same skunky smell.
- White Widow: named in some versions of its family tree, earthy and resinous.
- Skunk #1: the classic that the whole Skunk family grew from.
- Big Bud: another older strain with Skunk #1 in its background and a heavy body feel.
