Shark Shock by Mr. Nice
If you want to talk about the golden age of 90s hash plants, you absolutely have to bring up Shark Shock. Originally bred by Shantibaba during his Greenhouse days under the names Great White Shark or Peacemaker, this absolute tank of a plant is a cross between the legendary White Widow and Skunk #1. When Shantibaba left to start Mr. Nice Seedbank, he took his prize genetics with him and released it as Shark Shock, ensuring the original mother lines survived the corporate seed bank wars. We used to call this stuff 'shark glue' back in the day because the resin production was just stupid. You couldn't get through two branches during trim jail without your scissors completely seizing up. The Skunk #1 parent gives the plant an incredibly stout, compact structure, making it highly forgiving for beginners, while the White Widow lineage dumps frost over everything. She finishes remarkably fast, usually ready for the chop right around 45 to 50 days indoors. I've seen massive colas on this plant that were completely immune to mold, thanks to that vigorous Skunk framework. The smell is an unapologetic blast to the past. It's earthy, intensely musky, and carries a sharp garlic-onion Skunk bite layered with a sweet, fruity undertone. It hits you like a freight train, delivering a heavy, narcotic body stone that was highly prized by medical patients looking for extreme pain relief. Shark Shock dominated the High Times Cannabis Cups in the late 90s for a very good reason—it’s bulletproof to grow, yields like a commercial workhorse, and puts you in the dirt after two pulls.
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| Breeder | Mr. Nice |
|---|---|
| Type | indica/sativa |
| Flowering time | ±50 days |
| Environment | Outdoors, Greenhouse |
| Lineage | Black Widow × Skunk Nr1 |
| Descendants | White Shark, Great White Shark x Aloha WW, Shock Wave, CBD Shark, White Molokai, Kripple Shock, CBD Shark Shock, Hammer Shark, Shark Shock CBD, Euphoria |
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Growing Shark Shock: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Black Widow or Skunk Nr1 will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Shark Shock FAQ
How long does Shark Shock take to flower?
Shark Shock typically flowers in around 50 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Shark Shock an indica or a sativa?
Shark Shock is listed as indica/sativa.
What are the parents of Shark Shock?
Shark Shock was bred from Black Widow × Skunk Nr1 by Mr. Nice.
What environment does Shark Shock like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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