SHARK!

Six celebrities on a dream island getaway … if only they could enjoy it.

In this groundbreaking, terrifying new format, SHARK!, a group of Australian celebrities travel to the shark capital of the world, the Bahamas, to confront their greatest fear.

They will be guided by Australian shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder.

The celebrities braving the challenge include one of Australia’s favourite hosts Scott Cam, 4-time Olympic Gold medalist Ariarne Titmus, alongside four other prominent personalities to be announced soon.

Our celebrities will face high-tension, heart-stopping shark challenges that escalate in danger and intensity, from the safety of a protective cage to the ultimate test: an open water swim with one of the most aggressive of all sharks.

SHARK! will push our celebs minds and bodies to the limits. How will they fare when they face their greatest fears? Will they be brave enough to take it to the next level? Out of the water, stripped bare of their public personas, these stars will share their raw, unfiltered emotions in post-dive confessions in what will prove to be a life changing experience.

This adrenaline-fuelled series will push people to the brink so they can learn to love the most feared predator on the planet.

SHARK! is produced by ITV Studios Australia for the 9Network.

Coming in 2026.

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Looks like its a mix between Survivor and Jaws.

If “Baby Shark” is not the theme song, I’m not watching it.

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Can we vote for which Nine celebrities can be shark bait? :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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How many episodes can they get out of this?

Are they open to suggestions? :wink: :shark:

I’m sure Karl wouldn’t look out of place in the Bahamas and with the sharks.

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A useful tool in contract negotiations?

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Would it be compulstory for some on-air talent to be a contestant of this show?
Maybe to meet certain network obligations as part of their contract?

Do Nine gain access to the UK version of SHARK! via this format deal?

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What celebs are on the UK version- Love island UK stars,UK movie/music stars, Coronation Street/Eastenders/Emmerdale stars and sports people?

You can read their bios here.

According to Sunday Herald Sun’s Fiona Byrne, influencer Tammy Hembrow is rumoured to be taking part in Shark.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/fiona-byrne/bailey-smiths-exflame-tammy-hembrow-rumoured-to-appear-on-nines-new-reality-tv-show-shark/news-story/53c1a3f402ac011f0ccf744968429db6

The UK version of SHARK! has been axed after one season, due to poor ratings.

Starting from 1.5m viewers going down to 1.25m by the final episode doesn’t scream a renewal.

But by Australian standards, those same numbers could mean five further renewals!

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Who didn’t see that coming? Nine should be nervous. The next Blow Up for 2026. :wink:

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‘UK Reality show gets harpooned after jumping the ratings shark within a matter of days’

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“Will Nine’s new reality show be dead in the water?'“ :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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You win.

I could only come up with a lame “Seven ate Nine alive”.

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Shark jumps the shark before the first episode.

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I feel like it would have merit as a one off special but I’m not sure how many episodes can be extracted out of the concept

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