Great White Shark is a 85/15 Sativa Dominant Hybrid strain that is a unique cross between Super Skunk, an Indian landrace strain and a Brazilian landrace strain.
Great White Shark is a popular medical cannabis strain that has been reported by many people to help treat the symptoms of ailments like anxiety, depression, fatigue, PTSD and ADD/ADHD. This strain is also a favourite in the recreational market as it produces a long lasting euphoric and uplifting experience that finishes with a relaxing body effect.
Also known by the name “Peacemaker,” Great White Shark has been around since the 90’s and took home a Cannabis Cup win in 1997 from High Times.
The parent strains of Great White Shark are Super Skunk, an Indian landrace strain and a Brazilian landrace strain.
Great White Shark is a very potent strain from a period when it was not common to see THC levels over 20%.
Great White Shark has low tests around 8% THC and high tests around 15% THC.
The CBD content is mild, the highest tests sit around 0.2%, while the average CBD content is between 0.11-0.18%.
Many medical users report that Great White Shark is a great medical strain for relieving stress, anxiety, fatigue and helping to treat the symptoms of chronic pain and arthritis. Many people also say this strain helps with many of the symptoms of PTSD, ADD/ADHD, and common mood disorders.
Great White Shark is reported by the medical cannabis community to help them find relief from body pain, gastrointestinal disorders, tension headaches and migraines.
Its Sativa Dominant mood boosting effects of euphoria and mental clarity have been reported by medical users to help treat ailments like depression and bi-polar disorder.
The effects of Great White Shark are mood oriented, with an uplifting euphoria and cheerful creativity as the highlights. While many Sativa Dominant strains are overly energetic, Great White Shark offers long lasting cerebral stimulation without the feelings of a “racing mind.”
Great White Shark produces a relaxing and sedative body stone that follows the stimulating Sativa effects. The heavy body stone radiates throughout, a calming and relaxing way to finish the experience.
Common adverse effects include a dry mouth and dry eyes, while overconsumption can lead to dizziness, anxiety, paranoia and headaches.
Great White Shark has a particularly pungent aroma. The scent of this strain is overtly skunky, with a dank, moist earthiness, that is followed by citrus and fruity undertones.
The citrus notes of Great White Shark evolve into a sweet fruity flavour that is sharply contrasted by the skunky and earthy taste that remains on your tongue from the first inhale to the last.
Considered an easy to moderate difficulty to grow, indoor yields of Great White Shark can produce as much as 28oz/m². Growing this strain outdoors requires a Mediterranean type climate and will be ready to harvest between late September and early October. Average outdoor harvests yield around 20 oz/plant but some growers report to have produced as much as 36 oz/plant!
Great White Shark is very susceptible to mold and powdery mildew.
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