I do think this is a bug but as a workaround, turning off cached mode for shared folders solves this issue. Now users can search shared mailboxes from Outlook 2016.
File tab -> Account Settings -> Double-click the account name -> More Settings -> Advanced tab -> Clear the check mark from download shared folders.
Be warned that search performance may be impacted, but when you go into a shared/additional mailbox you do now have the option for "Current mailbox" and it works.
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