StrainsTerpenesGuidesDispensaries
weeddb
StrainsTerpenesGuidesDispensaries

Get new strain guides and deals

Yes, email me new strain guides, deals and WeedDB news. I can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy policy

weeddb
StrainsIndicaSativaHybridTerpenesGuidesAboutContactPrivacyTermsDispensaries
19+ only. Please consume responsibly. © 2026 WeedDB
Home›Strains›Hybrid›Sharklato
Sharklato strain, representative photoiRepresentative image via Leafly: a stock photo that resembles this strain
Hybrid

Sharklato

Sharklato is a named cut of Runtz, the Zkittlez and Gelato cross, known for a sweet fruit and vanilla smell and a giggly, relaxed feel.

Typical THC
19–27%
Typical CBD
<1%
Top terpene
Caryophyllene
Read the Sharklato guide

Sharklato terpenes

Most often reported first

  1. Caryophyllenepepper, spice

How people describe it

RelaxedGigglyTinglyHappyUplifted

Smell and taste

FruityApricotVanillaSweet

Family tree

RuntzphenotypeSharklato

Sharklato strain guide

3 min read · Updated October 14, 2026 · WeedDB editors

Sharklato is a named cut of Runtz, the Zkittlez and Gelato cross, also sold as Shark Cake. People know it for a sweet fruit and vanilla smell and a giggly, relaxed feel, much like the Runtz it comes from.

Where does Sharklato come from?What does Sharklato smell and taste like?Sharklato effects: what people reportHow strong is Sharklato?Buying Sharklato in CanadaSharklato vs RuntzStrains like Sharklato

Where does Sharklato come from?

Sharklato comes from the same pairing as Runtz: Zkittlez and Gelato. One strain database describes it as the personal Runtz cut of a grower called Yung Marley, and Grow Diaries also credits Yung Marley as its creator. Another database lists it under the name Shark Cake, also known as Shark Cake Runtz.

In other words, Sharklato is best understood as a phenotype: one standout Runtz plant that was kept, cloned and given its own name. Beyond that, its history is not well documented.

What does Sharklato smell and taste like?

Fruit leads. One strain database's tagged flavours are apricot and apple, Grow Diaries mentions apricot and citrus, and another database describes sweet berries with a creamy, vanilla cake side. That database also tags a sharp ammonia note, so some batches carry a bit of funk.

One strain database lists caryophyllene as the dominant terpene, the same one that often leads Runtz results, which would add a peppery edge under the sweetness. No other terpenes are published for Sharklato.

Sharklato effects: what people report

People most often describe Sharklato as tingly, relaxed and giggly, and reviewers also call it talkative, happy and uplifted. One strain database's summary leans energizing, while another database describes a strong body feel that can leave some people very settled, so where it lands seems to depend on the batch and the amount.

These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints, and some people mention feeling anxious.

How strong is Sharklato?

Sharklato is usually a mid to high THC strain. One strain database lists about 20% THC and Grow Diaries 19%, while another database gives 26% to 27%. CBD is minimal.

If you're new to it, start small and wait before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your product's label matter more than the name.

Buying Sharklato in Canada

You may see this one as Sharklato, Shark Cake or Shark Cake Runtz. Since it's a Runtz cut, read labels closely to see whether a product is this specific cut or just Runtz in general.

Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that fruity smell.

Sharklato vs Runtz

Runtz is the strain Sharklato was selected from, so the two share parents and a lot of character. Runtz is the broader name, known for sugary candy and berry with a little gas. Sharklato is one specific cut, described with more stone fruit like apricot and a creamy vanilla note. Both get called giggly and relaxed. If you want the classic, start with Runtz. If you'd like a fruitier, cake-like take, look for Sharklato.

Strains like Sharklato

If you like Sharklato, these are the closest matches:

  • Runtz: the strain it was selected from, with the same sweet candy character.
  • Zkittlez: one parent, known for fruity candy aromas and a calm feel.
  • Gelato: the other parent, creamy and sweet with a peppery edge.
  • White Runtz: another Zkittlez and Gelato selection, softer and sweeter.

Strains similar to Sharklato

Runtz strainRuntzTHC 19–30%Zkittlez strainZkittlezTHC 13–23%Gelato strainGelatoTHC 18–26%White Runtz strainWhite RuntzTHC 18–30%

More hybrid strains

Sherb BX1 strainSherb BX1THC 25–30%Sherb Cake strainSherb CakeTHC 24–28%Sherb Crasher strainSherb CrasherTHC 23–25%Sherb Cream Pie strainSherb Cream PieTHC 18–26%

Guides to read next

Runtz strains: origin, lineage, and every Runtz variantRuntz is a candy-sweet hybrid reported to be a cross of Zkittlez and Gelato. It became one of the most copied strain names of the late 2010s, so the Runtz family now includes dozens of crosses and flavour-named variants.What is kush? Why it's called kush, and the Kush strainsKush is named after the Hindu Kush, the mountain range along the Afghanistan and Pakistan border where the landrace indica plants behind the name come from. Today the word is also casual slang for good weed in general, and the Kush family covers every strain on WeedDB that carries the name.Does weed expire? Shelf life, storage and the packaged dateWeed doesn't spoil on a fixed date, but it does change. Over time THC slowly breaks down into CBN, and flower that's stored damp can grow mould. Canadian dried cannabis labels show a packaged date rather than an expiry date, while edibles may carry a best-before date.

Sharklato questions

Is Sharklato indica or sativa?

Sharklato is an indica-leaning hybrid. It is a phenotype of Runtz.

How strong is Sharklato?

Published lab results usually range from 19% to 27% THC, and the label on any legal Canadian product shows its exact batch.

What does Sharklato smell like?

Fruity, apricot, vanilla and sweet, led by caryophyllene (pepper, spice).