a number of athletes, dancers and people associated with the themes. All of the cast returned for this series. Series 6 - Series 6 was shown in November–December 2008. Series 7 - Series 7 was shown in early 2009 and was the last series of the original format. It was called the best series by audiences. It was the highest rating series at that time. This was Eco's last season. 'Series 8 and beyond - This season changed format into half hour scripted acting where Picasso, Nitro and Curio shared a house together, and the storylines revolved around this. It was a half hour multi cam format. International airings Canada TVOntario Papua New Guinea EM TV References External links The Shak - Episode Guide | LocateTV Australian TV Guide - yourTV.com.au Australian children's education television series Nine Network original programming 2006 Australian television series debuts 2009 Australian television series endings Television shows set in Gold Coast, Queensland English-language television shows