[1] In ХІХ century Shyshaky was part of Shyshaky volost, Mirgorodsky Uyezd, Poltava Governorate.

[3] Until 26 January 2024, Shyshaky was designated urban-type settlement.

On this day, a new law entered into force which abolished this status, and Shyshaky became a rural settlement.

[4] The settlement has access to Highway M03 connecting Kyiv and Kharkiv via Poltava.

The closest railway station, Yareski, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Shyshaky and on the railway line connecting Poltava and Romodan via Myrhorod.