Do you have to trun on the pump for shocking the pool?

It does not matter if it is above or inground pool leave the pump on, the more the filter runs the fewer the problems you will have that goes for shocking the pool as well.

Yes, you should run the pump when you add chemicals to your water,

yes i believe so and make sure you mix in the shock

After shocking a pool, a person should wait at least 24 hours before going into the pool. This allows the chemicals from the shocking treatment to evaporate, therefore, making it safe for your skin.

You should wait a few hours after shocking pool and filtering. It may sting the eyes, especially for the little ones.

you probably have a short in the wireing unplug the pump and anything else then check it again. either way call a qualified electrician

Shocking a pool is increasing a the chlorine levels to the maximum, successfully.

It temporarily puts a maximum amount of chlorine in the water of the pool

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In my opinion, there is no Safe Zone after shocking a pool! You must wait at least 24 hours. treatment technologies like Ultraviolet would aleviate the need to ever shock your pool again. Jon

By throwing the pump into the pool

Yes, in fact, some pool shocks now have algecides added.

you have to wait about a day or 2

The amount of chlorine normally used to shock a pool should kill and larvae and other living things in the pool.

Shocking produces gasses as a result of the chemical reaction between the shocking agent and the organic material in the pool water such as dead bugs, lipstick, and bodily discharges. It would be a good idea to vent off these gasses to the outside in addition to letting the humid air out.