A SERIES of mysterious footprints snaking along Brighton beach have been causing wild speculation among local residents.

The most popular theory is that the trail of giant prints leads from the shore to nearby tourist attraction SeaLife Brighton.

Those in the know have suggested it could be connected with the global unveiling of Jurassic Seas next month.

Others have speculated that local artists could be behind Loch Ness Monster-style footprints.

But, as yet, the source of the footprints is unknown.

The curious finds coincide with the anticipated arrival of three aquatic dinosaurs digitally brought back to life at the Jurassic Seas exhibition at the aquarium in Marine Parade.