Does anyone know the most likely cause of a tiny electrical nip while standing in a (non-electric) shower and touching any metal parts like the showerhead .

Could it be a lack of bonding issue or a faulty appliance within the home or do you know! and best way to solve or find or fix(trace).
 
could be static. id the shower head or mixer taps are earthed/bonded through the plumbing i.e. copper pipes, no plastic, it could indicate a voltage on the house earthing system. this can be checked in 5 minutes by a qualified electrician.
 
I am going to readily dismiss static as a cause of the shock.

SHOWER, humid environment, wet walls and shower door.

I cant believe that the human body, naked could be still charged with static by the time you manage to touch the shower head.

just too many ways for a static charge to dissipate, feet to wet floor, hand to shower door, just the fact that you are in such a wet environment means you are unlikely to be able to hold a static charge.
I am with @pc1966 on this one, there may be a more serious issue that needs looking at ASAP
 
could still be static if OP touches shower to warm it before getting wet. although as said. won't cost a lot for a sparks to check and test for a fault. said fault could be minor at present, but could escalate into a dangerous fault. always best to err on the side of caution ( a bit like wearing 2 condoms. :( ).
 
Bonding the pipework has potentially masked a more serious problem, you need to get the installation checked to ensure it is safe.
 

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