They were formed in 1997 by three of their row up. The three groups weren't totally divide, as present was a number of overlap flanked by members. By this phase the group comprised seven members.

In 2002 they performed exist at the Big Daylight hours Out festivals, plus contain as played at many others, including Homebake, Livid, the Woodford Folk Festival plus Left South. Their book Paging Mr. Strike was released in 2002 plus was a big turning point intended for the group. The group has caused some controversy intended for their wild performances, which often involve both male and female nudity, light repression gear plus implied sexual intercourse with their instruments.

After a Student Union organised presentation at the University of Melbourne, fellow Victorian universities RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology cancelled their scheduled performances since of the band's coarse behaviour at Melbourne University. This hasn't stopped additional Australian universities in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania allowing the group to perform on their campuses, and didn't stop Melbourne University hiring the band again the following year. The band's last book On Frost (2004) was met with a relatively subdued response. Shark was connected by classical pianist Simon Tedeschi (as seen frequently on the television program Spicks and Specks), Bernie Hayes and more intended for a advantage to raise cash for a breast cancer survivor.

Swindler is currently spending occasion in the studio, operational on melody intended for a variety of TV shows and final off his new album. KK Juggy frequently appears on the Big Day Out's Lilyworld (formerly Lilypad) phase, hosting burlesque shows and other alike ventures. She also now performs as a member of the highly regarded show troupe Show Oz. Feyonce (Connie Mitchell) has since left on to be one of the lead singers of the Sydney based band Sneaky Sound System.