Experts are currently working to determine the species of the giant mammals, which washed up between Mundesley and Trimingham on Monday.

Officers from North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) are working with the Institute of Zoology to learn more about their cause of death, which remains a mystery.

Two whales have washed up between Mundesley and Trimingham. (Image: NNDC)

It is understood that recovery is due to take place later today, during low tide.

Beachgoers have been urged to avoid the carcasses in the meantime.

A spokesman for the NNDC said: “We aim to clear the beach as soon as possible, but have to work around the tides and ensure that important information is collected before the remains are disposed of.

Beachgoers have been urged to avoid the carcasses. (Image: NNDC)

“While work to clear the beach continues members of the public are asked to avoid disturbing the whales and to keep a distance from activity around them.”

Last week, a dead minke whale washed up on Hemsby beach.

The animal was hauled off the beach using a trailer by the council four days after it washed ashore.